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Clear Air Turbulence: How It Happens and How to Handle It

Pilot Institute

Even in less intense turbulence, parts inside the aircraft can sustain damage, especially if loose cargo or luggage crashes into them. Did you catch any sudden shifts in your airspeed indicator and altimeter? Cabin crew are especially at risk during turbulence. If the sky is clear, why is the aircraft shaking so much?

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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know:   Part two   

Aerotime

In the previous installment of this two-part article , AeroTime took you through the initial stages of a routine commercial flight, from the pre-departure checks carried out by the pilots and cabin crew, to what is happening outside the aircraft, and from engine startup to taxi and take-off.