Turbulence
Has anyone else found that there has been a lot of low level turbulence lately? Had a few flights and been knocked around quite a bit. Yesterday was as smooth as a baby's bum but today was quite bad.
Anyone got any tips? |
These turbulence by any chance seem to be worse when OAT is warm/hot and below 3000ft?
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Flying over water, or above the first layer of clouds helps.
Also, aircraft with a high wing loading are able to cope with turbulence better, so if you've got a choice of aircraft on a turbulent day, this might influence your decision. |
Anyone got any tips? They're only thermals. Fly as high as you can, intensity reduces with altitude. Don't fly under any forming cumulus clouds (get on top if possible). |
Am always somewhat bemused when a comment is made "Isn't it a bit bumpy today" when one is encountering what I would describe as light turbulence. I usually say something like "You should feel it when it gets really rough!"
Unfortunately we cannot see the air - if were in a boat on the ocean we would see most of the waves coming and be perhaps better prepared for "turbulence". Also over the years I have noticed that some pilots are naturally better at flying in turbulence compared to others and indeed a few appear to be quite uncomfortable with flying in such conditions. Personally I quite enjoy it but on the other hand will take steps to avoid wherever possible so that the folks down the back don't spill their gin and tonics! |
I find that flying a C152 in "light" turbulence, takes away the enjoyment somewhat, because I always seem to having to concentrate more and focus more on correction.
Getting above the cloud is maybe a good solution |
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