Understanding Flight Turbulence: What Cause It and How Aviation Professionals Handle It | Skymet Podcast EP-13

In this episode of the Skymet Podcast, our experts AVM GP Sharma and Mahesh Palawat, both ex-Air Force personnel, delve into the fascinating yet critical topic of air turbulence, a significant weather hazard for both aviators and air travellers.The Science behind Clear Air Turbulence (CAT), an imperceptible and erratic phenomenon that threatens flight safety, is revealed. Discover how abrupt changes in air currents that take place in cloudless, thunderstorm-free sky can cause extreme turbulence, which can affect aircraft and endanger passengers.The discussion also explores other types of turbulence caused by mountains, thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, shedding light on their causes and effects. Tune in to understand the science of turbulence and its implications for modern aviation!