PA.I.C.K3gFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

g. Turbulence

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Meteorology applicable to the departure, en route, alternate, and destination under visual flight rules (VFR) in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC), including expected climate and hazardous conditions such as: g. Turbulence

Bottom line

Turbulence can arise from convection, terrain, shear and other aircraft.

FAA references

PHAK ch. 12, Weather Theory — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)

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