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Old 8th Nov 2001, 20:24
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Dockjock
 
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In North America, the practice of giving "ride reports" is very common. When an aircraft is checking onto a new centre frequency the call will often be "Good morning Toronto AC345 FL350 light chop" and so on for subsequent aircraft. The controller can then get an idea of which altitudes are smooth, and which are bumpy and generally where the best ride is.

Subsequent crews on check-in to a new frequency (especially if experiencing turbulence) will often say "any ride reports?" and the controller can suggest alternate altitudes.

When the frequency is very busy, this practice is frowned upon, but when time permits everybody benefits from a better ride!
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