Judging by the reactions of many airline passengers, one would assume so; turbulence is far and away the number one concern of anxious flyers. ... read more
In practical terms, what defines the limit of turbulence a plane can withstand is based on three factors: How strong the airplane is and its wing loading. Both of these are relatively unchangeable and a result of the design of an aircraft. The weight of the airplane. read more
Judging by the reactions of many airline passengers, one would assume so; turbulence is far and away the number one concern of anxious flyers. Intuitively, this makes sense. Everybody who steps on a plane is uneasy on some level, and there’s no more poignant reminder of flying’s innate precariousness than a good walloping at 37,000 feet. read more