Turbulance

Question 1

What are the levels of turbulence?

Answer 1

-light
-moderate
-severe

Question 2

What can cause turbulance?

Answer 2

-wake from another aircraft- air pocket, weather, cloud formation, jet stream

Question 3

How can turbulance be anticipated?

Answer 3

-weather forecast
-aircraft ahead can warn via radio

Question 4

What are the two type of turbulence?

Answer 4

-unanticipated turbulence- FC will put on seatbelt signs

-anticipated turbulence- will be told during pre-flight briefing by FC, seat belt sign switched on in time and allows time for FSM and CC to secure cabin

Question 5

What must you do to maintain a safe cabin?

Answer 5

-latch trolleys
-secure cabins
-nothing left out that’s not needed
-poor away hot beverages
-properly stow away glass bottles
-don’t wait to be told, asses and use initiative
-if seatbelt sign left on for a long period of time ensure to check customer seat belts

Question 6

If doing a service and severe turbulence occurs, what must you do?

Answer 6

-put hot drink jugs on the floor
-wedge trolley and put breaks on
-must not continue service

Question 7

What must you do during a service if moderate turbulence occurs?

Answer 7

-Discontinue route
-Go back and secure galley
-On the way back ensure customer seat belts are on

Question 8

What must you do if during a service light turbulence occurs?

Answer 8

-Carry on service with caution
-If unplanned start to think of an action plan in case it gets worse
-Check passengers have seatbelts on

Question 9

Can an infant stay in a cradle during turbulence?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

Can an infant stay in a sky cot during turbulence?

Answer 10

No

Question 11

Provide information on types of PA’s that will be made and when?

Answer 11

-A reassurance PA will be made
-This will be made by FC when FSM has to sit down in cabin in moderate and severe turbulence