Do frequent flyers get used to turbulence?
In brief: Flying often can reduce anxiety Turbulence is one of the most common triggers of flight anxiety and it can even affect people who … Read More
Archives: Fear of flying
Is winter turbulence worse than summer turbulence?
In brief TLDR: Turbulence is hard to predict in summer and winter! Whether it’s the summer or the winter, the turbulence you might experience depends on … Read More
Why turbulence is safe: What anxious flyers really need to know
In brief Turbulence is uncomfortable, but not unsafe! If you’re afraid of flying, it’s highly likely that turbulence is one of your biggest fears. Turbulence … Read More
How much turbulence is normal?
In brief Turbulence is normal, expected and nothing to be afraid of Every flight will experience some light turbulence and chop. In most cases, turbulence … Read More
Is fear of flying hereditary? Why your children may not get your fear
In brief Does fear of flying run in families? Fear of flying isn’t hereditary and, so far at least, scientists haven’t discovered fear of flying … Read More
What’s the difference between fear of flying and fear of heights?
In brief Fear of flying or fear of heights? The fear of flying and fear of heights can often become confused, but they have different … Read More
How do planes deal with the jet stream?
In brief High winds are no problem for modern planes Planes are engineered to deal with the high-speed winds at altitude inside and around the … Read More
Why does it feel like the plane drops after takeoff?
In brief Why the feeling of falling is scary Feeling like your plane experiences a short drop after takeoff is completely normal and is caused … Read More
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
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
