The process of defining flight plans is determined by the conditions present within both the natural and the human-affected environments (Federal Aviation Administration, 2000). These conditions define the flight plans which are scheduled by the aviation industry. However, while weather patterns can be predicted, there are problems in creating and outlining flight plans in periods of turbulent weather. Changes in atmospheric conditions can occur without any real warning, and this in turn forces change from the pilot. Flight plans for turbulent weather therefore focus upon the need to immediately define hazards to the aircraft and its passengers, and take into account the fact that changed routes might infringe upon the airspace of other aircraft or proceed into packets of detrimental or damaging weather.
