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What is a common indication of severe clear air turbulence (CAT)?

Severe clear air turbulence is characterized by sudden, violent impacts and large, abrupt changes in altitude or attitude, where the aircraft may be temporarily

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Question: What is a common indication of severe clear air turbulence (CAT)?

Answer options: ✅ Sudden, violent bumps that cause large, abrupt changes in altitude and attitude.

  • Light choppiness with minor changes in altitude or attitude.
  • Only horizontal displacement of the aircraft with no vertical changes.
  • A steady, sustained increase in indicated airspeed.

Correct answer: Sudden, violent bumps that cause large, abrupt changes in altitude and attitude.

Explanation: Severe clear air turbulence is characterized by sudden, violent impacts and large, abrupt changes in altitude or attitude, where the aircraft may be temporarily out of control.

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