How bad is bad turbulence?
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How bad is bad turbulence?
How bad is bad turbulence?
It's hard to compare one flight with another. If you're a nervous flyer, even the slightest jolt can be unnerving.
But what do pilots do when they hit rough air? What CAN they do even?
Also - are the small bumps in the air really just that - or are you moving a few feet at a time?
For example, the plane bounces along the runway as it taxis, and in the air, the bumps aren't often as bad - but because your senses are heightened, they just "feel" worse. So is it all in the mind?
It's hard to compare one flight with another. If you're a nervous flyer, even the slightest jolt can be unnerving.
But what do pilots do when they hit rough air? What CAN they do even?
Also - are the small bumps in the air really just that - or are you moving a few feet at a time?
For example, the plane bounces along the runway as it taxis, and in the air, the bumps aren't often as bad - but because your senses are heightened, they just "feel" worse. So is it all in the mind?
