Which description best defines light turbulence?

Which description best defines light turbulence?

• A. Slight, erratic changes in altitude and/or attitude
• B. Moderate changes in speed with constant altitude
• C. Severe jolts with possible loss of control
• D. No noticeable movement

Answer: (A)

Light turbulence is the least intense category of turbulence and shows up as small, irregular motions of the aircraft. You’ll feel brief bumps and slight changes in altitude or attitude, but the airplane remains under control and the flight crew can usually compensate easily. That’s why the description of slight, erratic changes in altitude and/or attitude fits best—it reflects those mild, localized air disturbances that don’t disrupt flight control. The other options describe conditions that aren’t characteristic of light turbulence: moderate turbulence involves more noticeable changes in attitude and sometimes airspeed; severe turbulence produces strong, abrupt jolts and can challenge control; and no noticeable movement describes calm air with no turbulence.

Light turbulence is the least intense category of turbulence and shows up as small, irregular motions of the aircraft. You’ll feel brief bumps and slight changes in altitude or attitude, but the airplane remains under control and the flight crew can usually compensate easily. That’s why the description of slight, erratic changes in altitude and/or attitude fits best—it reflects those mild, localized air disturbances that don’t disrupt flight control.

The other options describe conditions that aren’t characteristic of light turbulence: moderate turbulence involves more noticeable changes in attitude and sometimes airspeed; severe turbulence produces strong, abrupt jolts and can challenge control; and no noticeable movement describes calm air with no turbulence.