FSC A320 - CLEAR AIR Turbulence; CLEAR AIR - Light; CLEAR AIR - Moderate; CLEAR AIR - Severe

Instructor User Guide
CURRENT CONDITIONS Tab
CURRENT CONDITIONS Tab
13 Oct 2017
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7.5.1 CLEAR AIR Turbulence
Clear air turbulence can be felt at all altitudes, except while on ground.
At altitudes below 50 ft AGL, the nominal turbulence intensity is faded linearly as a
function of altitude AGL.
At altitudes above 50 ft AGL, 100% of the nominal turbulence intensity is felt.
Altitude ft
Clear Air
>10,000
100%
5,000-10,000
100%
500-5,000
100%
<50
Fades linear
7.5.1.1 CLEAR AIR - Light
Tap this button to set the clear air turbulence intensity to light (33%).
7.5.1.2 CLEAR AIR - Moderate
Tap this button to set the clear air turbulence intensity to moderate (66%).
7.5.1.3 CLEAR AIR - Severe
Tap this button to set the clear air turbulence intensity to severe (100%).
7.5.1.4 Intensity
Tap this input text field to display a keypad that will allow you to modify the intensity
level of the clear air turbulence (Min = 0, Max = 100%).
7.5.2 THUNDERSTORM Turbulence
Thunderstorm turbulence can be felt at all altitudes, except while on ground.
At altitudes below 50 ft AGL, the nominal turbulence intensity is faded linearly as a
function of altitude AGL.
At altitudes above 50 ft AGL, 100% of the nominal turbulence intensity is felt.
Altitude ft
Thunderstorm
>10,000
100%
5,000-10,000
100%
500-5,000
100%
<50
Fades linear