Will my flight be turbulent?
In brief How can I tell if my flight will be turbulent? Turbulence for your flight is almost impossible to predict with any great accuracy. … Read More
Archives: Fear of flying
Clear air turbulence explained simply
In brief What is clear air turbulence and what causes it? Clear air turbulence – CAT for short – is primarily caused by air movements … Read More
Flying through thunderstorms: Comparing Turbli, ZeroTurb, ECMWF and aviation weather models
In brief Do thunderstorms cause turbulence? Can planes safely fly through thunderstorms? It’s one of the most common questions from nervous flyers. During my flight … Read More
Turbulence forecasting maps & tools
In brief Weather forecasting tools for aviation Pilots, flight planners and aviation experts use a variety of forecasting tools to predict weather conditions during flight, … Read More
Can turbulence crash a plane?
In brief TLDR: Turbulence alone won’t cause your plane to crash Turbulence alone is unlikely to cause a plane to crash. Severe turbulence can lead … Read More
What happens if lightning hits a plane?
In brief Lightning strikes on planes are normal Lightning strikes on plains aren’t rare and they rarely cause a problem. Aircraft are designed, tested, and … Read More
How autopilot works on planes
In brief What autopilot actually is Autopilot is often imagined as a mysterious black box that somehow “flies the plane on its own”. In reality, … Read More
Afraid of flying during takeoff? Why it can feel unbearable
In brief Why takeoff can trigger anxiety Takeoff is a common anxiety trigger as the moment combines unfamiliar sounds and sensations with the realisation that … Read More
How is turbulence measured? Understanding the Eddy Dissipation Rate
In brief: What is the Eddy Dissipation Rate? If you’ve used a commercial turbulence forecast app like Turbuli, you’ll have seen mentions of EDR. The … Read More
Why do I get anxious walking onto an aircraft?
What’s happening… Stepping on board an aircraft makes it real… Before a flight, you can still escape a situation you find stressful. When you step … Read More
Is fear of flying linked to generalised anxiety disorder?
In brief Some people afraid of flying find anxiety persists once the flight has finished, which may lead them to question whether they’re experiencing an … Read More
Why fear of flying can start in adulthood – and how you can manage it
In brief Is it rare to develop a fear of flying in adulthood? Developing a fear of flying in adulthood isn’t rare – in fact, … Read More
