can I ask a question about turbulence??

[lambo_guy08]

what is the difference between turbulence and Clear Air Turbulence??

[dontpressthat]

Depends if your in 1st class or economy!!

DPT

[Mad (Flt) Scientist]

Clear Air Turbulence occurs with no nearby visible hints that it's there. Turbulence in bad weather with lots of nasty clouds around at least you have a good guess it's there. The nasty bit about CAT is that with no visual cues it can occur without any warning.

[Avitor]

"The nasty bit about CAT is that with no visual cues it can occur without any warning".

...and is the reason I have my seat belt fastened for the entire journey.