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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 10:24 am
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londonclubguy
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
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unexpected turbulence possible?

Hi All,

sorry if this has been discussed before, but I couldn't find what I was specifically looking for.

I have flown regularly for the past 5/6 years and although nervous 10 yrs ago I am now fine. Well I was until recently!!
Sat on a BA flight from LHR-NCE I was next to an off duty pilot/first officer who told me that although the pilots have radar, Clear Air Turbulence can occur at any time with no warning whatsoever. This means that when i get up to go to the bathroom, or put something in the overhead locker etc etc the plane could drop with no warning.

I am about to fly LHR-LAX (10 hrs) and don't want to spend the entire time waiting/worrying for a major drop even though I have never ever had unexpected turbulence before.

Anyone got any help/tips/thoughts please let me know as I am kind of nervous now.

Thanks,
LCG
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