In article , Ron Parsons
wrote:



Hate to tell you, but by definition, Severe Turbulence means parts were
coming off of your aircraft.

Hate to tell you....that's incorrect.

Severe is described as:

Turbulence that causes large, abrupt changes in altitude and/or attitude. It
usually causes large variations in indicated airspeed. Aircraft may be
momentarily out of control.

The reaction in the airplane will be:

Occupants are forced violently against seat belts or shoulder straps. Unsecured
objects are tossed about. Food service and walking impossible.

Extreme turbulence may cause structural damage...but even that isn't a sure
thing.

--
Dale L. Falk


There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing
as simply messing around with airplanes.
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