Turbulence is one of the most unpredictable of all the
weather phenomena that are of significance to pilots. Turbulence is an
irregular motion of the air resulting from eddies and vertical currents. It may
be as insignificant as a few annoying bumps or severe enough to momentarily
throw an airplane out of control or to cause structural damage. Turbulence is
associated with fronts, wind shear, thunderstorms, etc. Continue...
