Do Pilots Lie About Turbulence to Avoid Paperwork? A Captain Answers.
Oct 29, 2025•Channel
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Published8 months ago
Duration1:25
Video IDQm-cC5lJlnM
Languageen
CategoryEducation
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeYouTube Short
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Views41K
Likes2.1K
Comments54
Engagement Rate5.22%
Likes per 100 views5.08
Comments per 1K views1.32
Description
Is there a "secret" reason why you almost never hear a pilot use the words "severe turbulence"? It's a fantastic and insightful question.
In this clip, I tackle the rumor that pilots downplay turbulence to avoid a mountain of paperwork. I'll explain what's true, the importance of integrity, and the technical definition of "severe" that shows just how incredibly RARE it actually is.
Have you ever been on a flight with what you thought was severe turbulence? Share your experience in the comments!
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