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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In brief When travelling through turbulence, slower = safer Turbulence penetration speed is the manufacturer’s recommended target speed for travelling through turbulent air. Also known … Read More

In brief The trouble with turbulence forecasts Checking turbulence forecasts (or weather forecasts, or jet stream forecasts) before a flight is an attempt to get … Read More

In brief Are some flight routes more turbulent than others? Yes, some flight routes are more turbulent than others. Flights that pass over high mountains … Read More