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
Fear of Flying Category: Turbulence and triggers
Turbulence, drops, bumps irregular sounds and sudden noises can quickly set off the body’s alarm system. This can happen even if you know that flying is safe.
This section explains why stress and anxiety can feel so intense while flying, what’s actually happening during turbulence, and how to respond calmly when unexpected triggers arise.
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
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
What is turbulence penetration speed?
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
Why checking turbulence forecasts doesn’t calm anxiety
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
World’s most turbulent flight routes – explained
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
Why pilots avoid storms (and what happens if they don’t)
In brief Storms can be dangerous to planes, passengers… and pilots Pilots avoid thunderstorms because they are powerful phenomena that could be dangerous to planes. … Read More
Turbulence explained: what it is, why it happens, and why you’re safe
In brief Why turbulence can cause anxiety Turbulence is a common fear for nervous flyers, with the lumps and bumps associated with it a source … Read More
What causes turbulence?
In brief Describing the causes of turbulence Turbulence in an aircraft is caused by the aircraft flying through dynamic weather. Turbulence is a normal, expected, … Read More
How accurate are turbulence forecasts?
In brief Are turbulence forecasts accurate? Commercial turbulence forecasting tools aren’t 100% accurate and can cause unnecessary anxiety in some people with a fear of … Read More
