You might want to check your definition of moderate, that actually would be considered severe.
No with severe the are not merely flying around, they are being tossed around
(Ok, I exaggerated a bit to prove a point). "Dislodged" - happy?
The point being, the amazing number of time I hear colleagues reporting moderate turbulence along the exact same route I am flying in light chops. Hence, if I say that I would climb for light turbulence (like the examples previously), it's because it is uncomfortable for the passengers and cabin crew. However, I refuse to use the word moderate, despite other seemingly doing so casually for light turbulence.
latetonite, thanks for the support.
(Framer, I am not alone you see.
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