A320 Turbulence Penetration Speed?
#1
Recently rode shotgun on an A320 with a crew (read: captain whose FO didn't question him) that seemed to think accelerating through building cumulonimbus clouds and the accompanying moderate turbulence was a good idea. I witnessed upwards of 300 knots being set and the standard hold speed was apparently 270 knots (who knew?). As I wasn't exactly in a position to criticize (being a freeloader and all), I kept my mouth shut and quietly pondered existence and my place in it.
So, question is: What's the recommended turbulence penetration speed for the A320 (and all its family members, if it's different)?
So, question is: What's the recommended turbulence penetration speed for the A320 (and all its family members, if it's different)?
#5
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 4,154
Likes: 341
According to my QRH and OM those are the speeds for severe turbulence. None are even published for light-moderate. I often see guys slow down with the onset of the slightest bumps, not gonna hurt anything but not really necessary IMO.
#9
#10
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post



