Another reason for bumpy air…
When wind blows over or past something sticking up in the way, such as a mountain, it can get bumpy! Once we climb our plane above the mountains we can expect it to be smooth.
“Orographic” is just a flash scientific word meaning “to do with mountains”.
A Captain with Junior Flyer for many years, Turb has some dietary issues which can tend to offend those sitting next to him. Other than that, he loves aviation and sharing his knowledge with anyone who will listen.
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