Very bumpy flight
I went for a trip last weekend with another pilot and we both commented on how bumpy it was. I have experienced this sort of turbulence quite a few times but I have to say this weekend had to be the worst I have encountered. So much so that I found myself hating (I am ashamed to use that word) the trip from start to finish.
The aircraft didn't seem to want to go where I wanted it to and every few seconds I seemed to be having one wing lifting and I felt like I was fighting it all the way just to keep it straight and level. The a/c seemed to be fishtailing and wallowing around the sky in quite an alrming fashion. At one point I couldn't even put my hand on the radio to tune it in it was so bumpy. Speaking to an instructor on my return he said it was probably one of the worst type of days you can get and that I shouldn't worry about it.
Have to say it knocked my confidence a bit for the first time in 2 years of flying. This has surprised me as I am as passionate about flying as anyone can get. I hope it is only a temporary blip. Is this normal and has anyone else had a similar situation ?