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KSEA Puzzling Turbulance
DTAK:
The controller is becoming a favorite of mine at SEA. He seems to have switched to days this week, and in good form this morning (Wednesday 2/1).
He has a unique "cleared to land" call.
This morning, looking out the window, he spots a potential problem.
Tomato:
Pilot-induced turbulence? ...do I even want to know what that means?! :shock:
Nice clip though! :)
Jason:
--- Quote from: Tomato ---Pilot-induced turbulence? ...do I even want to know what that means?! :shock:
Nice clip though! :)
--- End quote ---
One of the two pilots flew the aircraft using quick, abrupt control inputs which looked like the plane was going through turbulence.
Pilot-induced turbulence IOW means: Pilot controlled the airplane with sharp control movements and the control pressures used created turbulance due to those inputs.
Awesome clip! Haven't heard something like this in a while. ...controller also sounds like he's on the ball.
Jason
P.S. Pilot-induced turbulence in the case it was used in this clip was kind of a joke as well. The ATCT thought the plane was going through some sort of turbulance, but the pilot admitted it was basically their fault. <g>
Tomato:
Got it! ...and yeah, I kinda understood the joke-part of it. I'm curious though, is there a situation where pilots usually perform these quick movements?
Jason:
--- Quote from: Tomato ---Got it! ...and yeah, I kinda understood the joke-part of it. I'm curious though, is there a situation where pilots usually perform these quick movements?
--- End quote ---
IMO: It's the result of poor airmanship, but 20 other people will give you 20 other answers/opinions. In some cases though it could be a result of wind shear or wake turbulence, but pilot-induced turbulence generally means that the turbulence is being felt due to pilot input.
There is no situation IMO that would require a pilot to create their own induced turbulance. It's usually a result of abrupt rudder and alieron/elevator controls.
Jason
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