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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 12:28 pm
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Mild to Moderate Turbulence?
Originally Posted by dimramon
I was on a UX flight to Detroit today. During parts of the flights, turbulence was mild to moderate and the seat belt sign came on on a few occasions.
Just so that we all speak the same language - Turbulence is defined here (pretty much the same worldwide) http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviatio...89.htm#met-3-7

Moderate: Occupants feel definite strains against seat belts or shoulder straps. Unsecured objects are dislodged.

So in moderate turbulence no-one would be walking around, everything unsecured would be moving around the cabin - believe me, you would remember... Injuries are not infrequent.

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