I've always been uncomfortable about flying, particularly take off and turbulence but having read the article below,it put it all in perspective.
Turbulence: Everything You Need to Know
I too used to the have a mental image of the pilots wrestling with the control column during a particularly bumpy flight and to read they're probably more concerned about spilling their coffee really reassured me. As soon as the plane starts that 'shudder' and the seat belt lights go on, I make myself recall this particular article and it has help me control my nerves!
Mrs Bws