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Old 05-27-2018 | 06:29 AM
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I think this is over used, and ESPECIALLY by Delta pilots. Delta is the butt of many jokes about this, even on the radio when I hear light chop my assumption is it might actually be pretty smooth. Just report smooth, or if you are compelled to say light chop, use a prefix like occasional, or intermittent.

Let's get some accurate variety in turbulence reporting. For goodness sake, Delta prides themselves on being the best, show it by using terminology out of the AIM.

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Originally Posted by Groundpointfife
I think this is over used, and ESPECIALLY by Delta pilots. Delta is the butt of many jokes about this, even on the radio when I hear light chop my assumption is it might actually be pretty smooth. Just report smooth, or if you are compelled to say light chop, use a prefix like occasional, or intermittent.

Let's get some accurate variety in turbulence reporting. For goodness sake, Delta prides themselves on being the best, show it by using terminology out of the AIM.

Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) - Page 475
Did you even read your own link!!!!

Turbulence that causes slight, rapid and somewhat rhythmic bumpiness without appreciable changes in altitude or attitude. Report as LIGHT CHOP.
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Old 05-27-2018 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Groundpointfife
I think this is over used, and ESPECIALLY by Delta pilots. Delta is the butt of many jokes about this, even on the radio when I hear light chop my assumption is it might actually be pretty smooth. Just report smooth, or if you are compelled to say light chop, use a prefix like occasional, or intermittent.
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Old 05-27-2018 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
Did you even read your own link!!!!

Turbulence that causes slight, rapid and somewhat rhythmic bumpiness without appreciable changes in altitude or attitude. Report as LIGHT CHOP.

After 40+ flying years I kinda had trouble with that myself... OFG
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Old 05-27-2018 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Groundpointfife
I think this is over used, and ESPECIALLY by Delta pilots. Delta is the butt of many jokes about this, even on the radio when I hear light chop my assumption is it might actually be pretty smooth. Just report smooth, or if you are compelled to say light chop, use a prefix like occasional, or intermittent.

Let's get some accurate variety in turbulence reporting. For goodness sake, Delta prides themselves on being the best, show it by using terminology out of the AIM.

Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) - Page 475
Ain’t no smooth like DELTA smooth!
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Old 05-27-2018 | 07:44 AM
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I use my coffee as an indication of turbulence. Ripples... light chop. White caps... moderate. Tidal waves... subject to opinion.
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Old 05-27-2018 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Groundpointfife
I think this is over used, and ESPECIALLY by Delta pilots. Delta is the butt of many jokes about this, even on the radio when I hear light chop my assumption is it might actually be pretty smooth. Just report smooth, or if you are compelled to say light chop, use a prefix like occasional, or intermittent.

Let's get some accurate variety in turbulence reporting. For goodness sake, Delta prides themselves on being the best, show it by using terminology out of the AIM.

http://www.faraim.org/aim/aim-4-03-14-475.html
It's kind of like a woodpecker rapping away on the side of your head. I'm pretty sure you've had that experience.
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Old 05-27-2018 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by captjns
I use my coffee as an indication of turbulence. Ripples... light chop. White caps... moderate. Tidal waves... subject to opinion.
What if it's soaked into your QRH?
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[QUOTE=Groundpointfife;2603224]I think this is over used, and ESPECIALLY by Delta pilots. Delta is the butt of many jokes about this, even on the radio when I hear light chop my assumption is it might actually be pretty smooth. Just report smooth, or if you are compelled to say light chop, use a prefix like occasional, or intermittent.

Let's get some accurate variety in turbulence reporting. For goodness sake, Delta prides themselves on being the best, show it by using terminology out of the AIM.

http://www.faraim.org/aim/aim-4-03-14-475.html[/QUOTE

Just curious, what did your 4th ex wife have to say about this?
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