We’ve created a video series sharing insights into the causes of fear of flying and specific anxiety triggers like turbulence. The videos are based on information, evidence and the latest research to provide an accurate and informed perspective on flying, turbulence, weather and more.
We hope you’ll find these videos interesting and engaging, helping you to learn more about flying and why it’s nothing to be afraid of.
Episode #1: Why turbulence feels scary – and why it’s safe
In this short film, we explain what turbulence is and why it’s nothing to be afraid of. You’ll learn three things you need to know about turbulence.
The article that accompanies this blog is: Turbulence explained: What’s really happening and why you’re safe.
Episode #2: What causes turbulence?
In the second of our series, we explore the common causes of turbulence, fro bad weather to jet stream movements.
The article that accompanies this blog is: What causes turbulence?
Episode #3: Are turbulence forecasts accurate?
In the third film in our series, we examine whether turbulence forecasts are accurate. We explain why anxious flyers should avoid turbulence forecasts and instead focus on elements of the flight experience they can control.
The article that accompanies this blog is: How accurate are turbulence forecasts?
Episode #4: Turbulence levels explained
In the fourth film in our series we explain how pilots grade turbulence and what this feels like for passengers. If you can’t tell the differnece between light, moderate and severe turbulence, this is the place to start.
The article that accompanies this blog is: Turbulence levels explained.
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