What’s the difference between fear of flying and fear of heights?
In brief Fear of flying or fear of heights? The fear of flying and fear of heights can often become confused, but they have different … Read More
Archives: Fear of flying
How do planes deal with the jet stream?
In brief High winds are no problem for modern planes Planes are engineered to deal with the high-speed winds at altitude inside and around the … Read More
Why does it feel like the plane drops after takeoff?
In brief Why the feeling of falling is scary Feeling like your plane experiences a short drop after takeoff is completely normal and is caused … Read More
Will my flight be turbulent?
In brief How can I tell if my flight will be turbulent? Turbulence for your flight is almost impossible to predict with any great accuracy. … Read More
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
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
What happens if lightning hits a plane?
In brief Lightning strikes on planes are normal Lightning strikes on plains aren’t rare and they rarely cause a problem. Aircraft are designed, tested, and … Read More
How autopilot works on planes
In brief What autopilot actually is Autopilot is often imagined as a mysterious black box that somehow “flies the plane on its own”. In reality, … Read More
Afraid of flying during takeoff? Why it can feel unbearable
In brief Why takeoff can trigger anxiety Takeoff is a common anxiety trigger as the moment combines unfamiliar sounds and sensations with the realisation that … 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
