If you're a nervous flyer like me, take early morning flight. Air is smoothest in the morning. Thunderstorms usually happen in the afternoon. And a second tip and I have no idea why it works but it does, if you're experiencing bad turbulence lift your feet off the floor. For some reason you only feel about half the turbulence when you do that. It works for some strange reason.
@@joemama-kq3sn Depends on how long the flight and where you are going. If you leave the west coast at 9am and flying to somewhere in the south or midwest you might be landing around afternoon when thunderstorms are flaring up. Keep in mind you can experience turbulence at any time of day, I've flown many times and just tend to find less of it on overnight flights and morning flights. The sun heating up the ground during the day causes air to rise and towering clouds to form and these cause bad turbulence if the plane has to go through them.
Knock yourself out with a sleeping pill. The upside is if you sleep the whole voyage you are not bothered with crying babies and their innefective parents.
I was on a flight once and had one bad bump. I told the lady next to me that we hit a possum. She looked at me and for a second thought we really did. Then she laughed.
The first time I flew as an adult was RIC to ATL. I had a window seat. The woman in the middle seat and I struck up a conversation. I was terrified and she told me all about the sounds, what to expect as they were about to happen, and basically held my mental freak out at bay. She also lived about an hour from me in a place that I had a lot of friends growing up, so we talked about how different that county is now vs back then. She was my delta angel. I can’t remember her name but I will always remember her kindness.
It took me a long time to get on a plane because of my fear of flying. I missed out on opportunities to fly on several iconic airplanes. Two years ago was my first time flying and I loved it👍! The turbulence didn't bother me and I'm always looking forward to my next flight. ✈
Fear of flying because of claustrophobia or as an extrapolation of fear of heights is legit. But fear of flying because of crashes or because one can't get around their heads how something made of metal can fly is just stupidity and i have no pacience for that.
All of this is totally true! It takes some flying experience to notice all of these patterns, but once you do, I agree that you start to expect the turbulence during these times. So glad you made a video about this to put it in words! One thing I'll add is that I personally feel like turbulence is worse in winter months in the USA than any other season.
For the most part (and not coming from an aviators' perspective) you explained things very well. A few things too relay to your audience. The sun heats the earth and that is how weather, wind, clouds are formed. Air flows like water. So over mountains that air is disturbed and goes in all kinds of directions, causing updraft and downdrafts, much like water travels around rocks in a river. The land and water absorb the suns heat at different rates. This is why you feel the "bump" over the coastline. The turbulence around the airport is most likely Wake Turbulence from other aircraft. Airplane disturb the air they fly in, much like a boat on the water. This kind of turbulence can be harmful to some aircraft. Smaller aircraft are warned by Air Traffic Control when a larger aircraft has flown in their path. Turbulence is nothing to fear. It is just an unwanted circumstance of flying.
One of the best things you can do is choose the seat over the wing in the middle of the plane. That's the area of the plane that shakes the least. Think of it like a sea-saw. Each end is going up and down the most. The middle is staying relatively calm.
I've noticed it always gets bumpy over the Canadian Maritime provinces! The greatest danger in clear air turbulence (CAT) is not staying in your seat and falling! Remember, there's always the plane ahead of yours, sending back alerts, as well as the plane ahead of that!
Took 2 flights last week and freaked out the entire duration of them. Ok, no, the last 20 minutes or so are usually when I calm down like 90%, when we start to descend, because I'm just so happy the torment is about to end. But the rest is so nerve wrecking.
Great video Mark! As someone with a massive fear of flying who is travelling from Europe to the US soon, this came at a perfect time. I just about get through each flight because I love the final destination, but it sure is hard at times!
Expect bumps when landing in Denver. The worst turbulence I ever had was flying from Denver to Las Vegas one time right through the huge snowstorm. It was like a roller coaster for 90 minutes. Crossword puzzles and alcohol help you forget it’s happening.
I used to take afternoon flights so I dont have to get up early and rush around. A pilot told me thats the worst time for turbulence due to thermals from the heated land. So, Fly early or late if you are afraid of turbulence, like me.
I appreciate the video! When I first started flying, I was always a little scared but mostly unworried. But after a realllllyyy turbulent flight to the Philippines, I have started getting panic attacks on flights (and the night before one!) and just extremely anxious and miserable for the whole flight. Drugs help a bit but I hope I can get in a better mindset eventually so it doesn't hold me back. So stuff like this is really helpful, ty!
I live near San Francisco so, between the ocean, the wind, and the Sierra Nevada mountains, flying in and out is always a turbulence hot spot. I sat next to an aeronautics engineer out of Lockheed once and he said that, when he flies, he closes his eyes and imagines the worst road he's ever driven on. If the turbulence is easier than that, then he's fine. From then on, basic turbulence stopped bothering me.
Great video! I'm actually currently taking flight lessons, and there are a couple additional things you can look out for to expect turbulence. One is that if it's really warm out, there will almost certainly be more turbulence since the air is less dense. Another way to check for turbulence is to search for a turbulence forecast map and take a look at that. There, you can see places where the NOAA and other agencies have issued turbulence warnings and at what altitudes you should expect it. A lot of times they will correspond with storms like you mentioned, but sometimes there are other reasons that it occurs. See you in class tomorrow, professor!
Keep in mind has approx. 22.2 million commercial flights a year. When was the last time a commercial aircraft fell out of the sky because of turbulence? All turbulence does it just reminds you that you’re flying and not sitting at home watching TV.
1:15 Yep. I was on a Southwest Airlines flight from Sacramento to Phoenix last Saturday. A majority of the flight path was over the Sierra Nevada. We had so much turbulence through most of the flight.
I was always afraid of flying but it's never stopped me from going anywhere. I did take an introductory flying lesson so I could understand how it works and have some questions answered and that really helped me. It was worth the 150$ to calm my nerves a bit haha - great info as always!!
I constantly have dreams about plane crashing (strange I know) and I get very anxious about flying but it doesn't stop me from travelling to Europe!! worth it
Thanks so much for making this video! I don't let my fear of flying get in the way of traveling but the turbulence really does scare the hell out of me. I know that flying is much safer than driving but that common sense means nothing when I'm in a tube going 500mph 30,000 ft off the ground 😂
It should be obvious but the size of the plane definitely makes a difference. We flew Chicago to London on BA on a 777, and they had the seatbelt sign off before we passed Kenosha, WI I think, and it wasn't back on until we were landing (I also felt on all four legs of that trip Chicago>London>Venice and Naples>London>Chicago that BA is a little more liberal about the seatbelt sign - leaving it off in some bumps). By contrast, flying a 48-seat CRJ-200 from Chicago to Minneapolis can be like driving through construction zones.
Wouldn't call it turbulence necessarily, but something that scares a lot of passengers is when the plane wheels hit hard during a landing, and I hear things like "this pilot is reckless". If the runway is small or has moisture on it, the pilot will hit the ground hard to slow the plane down. You can expect this just about every time you fly into Chicago Midway.
Whenever I experience a rough landing I just shrug and tell myself the pilot is probably just inexperienced. Next time they'll be better (or they might be outa a job).
Not always. I had three flights this past week. Funny enough the one city mark warns about was my smoothest flight. Absolutely no turbulence from Phoenix to Denver and very little from Denver to Portland. Portland to Phoenix was bumpy for almost half the flight 🤷🏻♂️
Turbulence rarely bothers me unless I have a drink in hand during a bump or sudden drop. 🥃😉 My most memorable turbulence was on a commuter flight when an alarm went off. There was a slight issue with a door lock so the pilot had to fly at a really low altitude. The natural turbulence caused by topography and heat was constant for over 30 minutes. It actually gave me a bit of a headache. 😆
I had a fear of flying at one time. However, I had the opportunity to fly to a family reunion in Atlanta. Anyway, going on the plane, I was very nervous. However, when it took off, I thought to myself "This is Awesome!". However, it took my mother's death to get me back on the plane, and I have been flying ever since. I am hoping to go to a convention this year, however, I am looking forward to traveling next year.
Great video, I think this would help fearful flyers a lot. I learned about all these situations over the many years traveling around the world and throughout the USA. One thing to add, in my experience, once you’re over the Atlantic or Pacific oceans there is near zero turbulence. I once slept from Boston to Madrid, only waking up when we reached the coastline and was able to see the Iberian coastline as we passed over.
There is a free fearful flyer class that Phoenix Airport does with Capt Ron (In person or online). But one course will not help. You can take some of his other courses online for a fee. Check around because your local airport may have a fearful flyer class.
I’m a nervous flyer. I would love to go to Asia. I pray these political issues subside. Why can humans just coexist and respect one another? Why is that so difficult?
I took off once in the middle of a tropical storm leaving Tennessee to FLL and I was shocked that there was 0 turbulence, it didnt make sense, super weird as I was expecting severe turbulence but flight was so smooth I didnt believe it
If I get a little nervous on a plane, like, if there's a noise or movement I'm not accustomed to, I just look at the faces of the cabin crew. If they look okay, I calm down immediately.
Depends how bad it is tho. Sometimes you might be being flung around and then, maybe not. I've been woken up from that b4 but after brief disorientation it's all good (if it isn't you are going to KNOW about it)
I always check turbulence forecast before I fly. It confronts me to be able to prepared. Also, if you have the option fly in the morning to reduce the chance of turbulence. I hate turbulence - but I don’t let it stop me from traveling.
I do that too, and look at the storm radar to see where all the spots of red and yellow are on the map and wondering what route the pilot will take to go around it. I don't know why I do that since I'm just freaking myself out even more, but I guess it's just paranoia.A few months ago I was going from Nashville to LAX, early morning flight which I choose intentionally to avoid afternoon thunderstorms. And just my luck, at 5am I'm woken up to the sound of booming from thunder. A rare dawn thunderstorm was moving in. I freaked out on my way to the airport, but it was all for nothing. The pilot choose a route that took us around the worse of it. Just some mild chops on the climb out and all my worrying was for nothing.
I conquered my fear of flying recently flying from South Korea to USA. I would take xanex & just pass out but now I can go on an airplane without taking it 🙌🏼 I do have trouble sleeping on an airplane though lol
The title of this video should have been kind of turbulence to expect when flying I was looking for how to overcome the fear of flying was not mentioned anyway its fine nice video though not what I expected
I recently did an asia trip to japan, sinapore and thailand. Not sure because its the start of hurricane season but almost every flight within asia the turbulence was bumpy most of the time. Felt like driving on long stretches of bumpy hilly roads lol But nothing serious 😊
People with fear of flying actually kind of annoy me because their reasons are always nonsensical, some even insane. I can understand fear of heights, that makes sense. But fear of flying is nonsense.
Hi Mark, very informative and fun video, did you organize those aircraft to do a fly by ? by the way #3 is called "wake turbulence, cheers from Kiwi Malcolm.
Also, my flight back from Costa Rica (to LAX) we had turbulence almost the entire time. I figured because we were flying against the wind along the coast. It was mild but ANNOYING.
No, over wing is center of gravity of plane so it could be less noticeable there.Think of teeter totter for analogy. Same as cruise ship, center of boat, lowest deck has less motion.
I tend to get nervous when I haven’t flown in a while (longer than a year in between flights). That just tells me it’s just the feeling of being unfamiliar with the sensation of flying rather than than the flying itself. Also, for me the nervousness comes more from all of the waiting and processes leading up to flying. Once we’re in the air I start to chill out because I guess at that point there’s not much else you can do!
The only flight I've ever had into Denver it was nighttime and smooth as silk. Guess I lucked out. I've also flown over the Rockies at night many times and it was smooth. I think it's the daytime warming that gets winds stirred up and the air moving around. At night things settle down.
Excellent and informative video, as always. Thank you. Passengers should also keep in mind that planes are engineered to handle severe levels of turbulence that are almost never encountered during most flights. They’re not going to break apart in midair although one might get that impression when the aircraft suddenly transforms into a 35,000 foot version of Kingda Ka. 😁 Comedian Louis CK reminds us that flight is a miracle. You’re literally sitting in a chair, IN THE SKY! 😎
I went to Romania in 97 (only 6 years old at the time and we flew with TAROM 😂😂 it was a absolute terrible experience 😢 (keep in mind it was under ten years after fall of communism, totally different Romania back then.) but now i atleast know why i have fear of flying 😅 and i can do something about that 😊
You gonna love the Welllington,NZ landing should you finally make it over there ;) Also Gisborne. We're betting when the screaming starts every time :D
But how funny it would have been for this dude to lead the plane into its landing just to have fireball rise up into the sky. Mission failed. We will get him next time
I've always loved to fly, now I am too afraid. I believe I would fly if you were sitting next to me to calm me down! Great video, thanks for the information
Muhammad Ali said, when asked if he was afraid of going to jail for his refusal to join the military during the Vietnam war, "the only three things I fear are Allah, the IRS and a bad plane ride." I have traveled by a plane for work most of the past 25 years and I think of that quote every time my plane encounters turbulence.
If you're a nervous flyer like me, take early morning flight. Air is smoothest in the morning. Thunderstorms usually happen in the afternoon. And a second tip and I have no idea why it works but it does, if you're experiencing bad turbulence lift your feet off the floor. For some reason you only feel about half the turbulence when you do that. It works for some strange reason.
I'm gonna try that. Thanks
Probably the vibrations thru the floor.
This does work tho, I always curl up in my seat (and try to sleep) so maybe that's why it never bothers me
How early? My flight is like at 9/10 I think
@@joemama-kq3sn Depends on how long the flight and where you are going. If you leave the west coast at 9am and flying to somewhere in the south or midwest you might be landing around afternoon when thunderstorms are flaring up. Keep in mind you can experience turbulence at any time of day, I've flown many times and just tend to find less of it on overnight flights and morning flights. The sun heating up the ground during the day causes air to rise and towering clouds to form and these cause bad turbulence if the plane has to go through them.
yea, my plane goes to UK to cyrprus at 9, hopefully it'll be fine
I definitely hate flying and have a huge fear but I love traveling so I do my best to deal with it.
Knock yourself out with a sleeping pill. The upside is if you sleep the whole voyage you are not bothered with crying babies and their innefective parents.
Totally feel the same way! Something I work on. Flying is the Only way to get around. Trains don’t go many places and buses also take long.
Me to lol
@@donaldsawyer2618 But trains are far more fun.
Same here!!!
When I fly, Psalm 139:7-10 always calms my nerves.
I was on a flight once and had one bad bump. I told the lady next to me that we hit a possum. She looked at me and for a second thought we really did. Then she laughed.
The first time I flew as an adult was RIC to ATL. I had a window seat. The woman in the middle seat and I struck up a conversation. I was terrified and she told me all about the sounds, what to expect as they were about to happen, and basically held my mental freak out at bay. She also lived about an hour from me in a place that I had a lot of friends growing up, so we talked about how different that county is now vs back then. She was my delta angel. I can’t remember her name but I will always remember her kindness.
It took me a long time to get on a plane because of my fear of flying. I missed out on opportunities to fly on several iconic airplanes. Two years ago was my first time flying and I loved it👍! The turbulence didn't bother me and I'm always looking forward to my next flight. ✈
Glad you are good with being in the air nowe
Fear of flying because of claustrophobia or as an extrapolation of fear of heights is legit. But fear of flying because of crashes or because one can't get around their heads how something made of metal can fly is just stupidity and i have no pacience for that.
Sound like me
All of this is totally true! It takes some flying experience to notice all of these patterns, but once you do, I agree that you start to expect the turbulence during these times. So glad you made a video about this to put it in words! One thing I'll add is that I personally feel like turbulence is worse in winter months in the USA than any other season.
For the most part (and not coming from an aviators' perspective) you explained things very well. A few things too relay to your audience. The sun heats the earth and that is how weather, wind, clouds are formed. Air flows like water. So over mountains that air is disturbed and goes in all kinds of directions, causing updraft and downdrafts, much like water travels around rocks in a river. The land and water absorb the suns heat at different rates. This is why you feel the "bump" over the coastline. The turbulence around the airport is most likely Wake Turbulence from other aircraft. Airplane disturb the air they fly in, much like a boat on the water. This kind of turbulence can be harmful to some aircraft. Smaller aircraft are warned by Air Traffic Control when a larger aircraft has flown in their path. Turbulence is nothing to fear. It is just an unwanted circumstance of flying.
One of the best things you can do is choose the seat over the wing in the middle of the plane. That's the area of the plane that shakes the least. Think of it like a sea-saw. Each end is going up and down the most. The middle is staying relatively calm.
I've noticed it always gets bumpy over the Canadian Maritime provinces!
The greatest danger in clear air turbulence (CAT) is not staying in your seat and falling!
Remember, there's always the plane ahead of yours, sending back alerts, as well as the plane ahead of that!
Took 2 flights last week and freaked out the entire duration of them. Ok, no, the last 20 minutes or so are usually when I calm down like 90%, when we start to descend, because I'm just so happy the torment is about to end. But the rest is so nerve wrecking.
If you have a big bean burrito before your flight, you may have to expect some turbulence.
Not if it is cooked right, and the beans get rinsed.
You always soak and wash beans before cooking.
Great video Mark! As someone with a massive fear of flying who is travelling from Europe to the US soon, this came at a perfect time. I just about get through each flight because I love the final destination, but it sure is hard at times!
Mentor Pilot has a great video on this topic and explains pretty well why most turbulence is harmless.
I’m not a keen flyer but I always do it, the world is too beautiful and amazing to ignore.
Expect bumps when landing in Denver. The worst turbulence I ever had was flying from Denver to Las Vegas one time right through the huge snowstorm. It was like a roller coaster for 90 minutes. Crossword puzzles and alcohol help you forget it’s happening.
Same. I landed there going through a thunderstorm. Will never forget it
I used to take afternoon flights so I dont have to get up early and rush around. A pilot told me thats the worst time for turbulence due to thermals from the heated land. So, Fly early or late if you are afraid of turbulence, like me.
I can never visit Europe because the only place I’ll travel to is a place I can drive to. 😂😂
I appreciate the video! When I first started flying, I was always a little scared but mostly unworried. But after a realllllyyy turbulent flight to the Philippines, I have started getting panic attacks on flights (and the night before one!) and just extremely anxious and miserable for the whole flight. Drugs help a bit but I hope I can get in a better mindset eventually so it doesn't hold me back. So stuff like this is really helpful, ty!
Me too! Ativan never kicks in until I am in a cab leaving the airport. Having 4 Bourbons REALLY helps!
Xanax is faster acting
I live near San Francisco so, between the ocean, the wind, and the Sierra Nevada mountains, flying in and out is always a turbulence hot spot. I sat next to an aeronautics engineer out of Lockheed once and he said that, when he flies, he closes his eyes and imagines the worst road he's ever driven on. If the turbulence is easier than that, then he's fine. From then on, basic turbulence stopped bothering me.
Great video! I'm actually currently taking flight lessons, and there are a couple additional things you can look out for to expect turbulence. One is that if it's really warm out, there will almost certainly be more turbulence since the air is less dense. Another way to check for turbulence is to search for a turbulence forecast map and take a look at that. There, you can see places where the NOAA and other agencies have issued turbulence warnings and at what altitudes you should expect it. A lot of times they will correspond with storms like you mentioned, but sometimes there are other reasons that it occurs.
See you in class tomorrow, professor!
Keep in mind has approx. 22.2 million commercial flights a year. When was the last time a commercial aircraft fell out of the sky because of turbulence? All turbulence does it just reminds you that you’re flying and not sitting at home watching TV.
1:15 Yep. I was on a Southwest Airlines flight from Sacramento to Phoenix last Saturday. A majority of the flight path was over the Sierra Nevada. We had so much turbulence through most of the flight.
I do not mind the bumpiness ot shaky turbulence. I HATE the dropping turbulence!!!
@@patrickphilip777 same cause in those split second(s) I think the worst and that its going down lol
I was always afraid of flying but it's never stopped me from going anywhere. I did take an introductory flying lesson so I could understand how it works and have some questions answered and that really helped me. It was worth the 150$ to calm my nerves a bit haha - great info as always!!
That's cool. Awesome that it helped so much
I constantly have dreams about plane crashing (strange I know) and I get very anxious about flying but it doesn't stop me from travelling to Europe!! worth it
Thanks so much for making this video! I don't let my fear of flying get in the way of traveling but the turbulence really does scare the hell out of me. I know that flying is much safer than driving but that common sense means nothing when I'm in a tube going 500mph 30,000 ft off the ground 😂
It should be obvious but the size of the plane definitely makes a difference. We flew Chicago to London on BA on a 777, and they had the seatbelt sign off before we passed Kenosha, WI I think, and it wasn't back on until we were landing (I also felt on all four legs of that trip Chicago>London>Venice and Naples>London>Chicago that BA is a little more liberal about the seatbelt sign - leaving it off in some bumps). By contrast, flying a 48-seat CRJ-200 from Chicago to Minneapolis can be like driving through construction zones.
Wouldn't call it turbulence necessarily, but something that scares a lot of passengers is when the plane wheels hit hard during a landing, and I hear things like "this pilot is reckless". If the runway is small or has moisture on it, the pilot will hit the ground hard to slow the plane down. You can expect this just about every time you fly into Chicago Midway.
Whenever I experience a rough landing I just shrug and tell myself the pilot is probably just inexperienced. Next time they'll be better (or they might be outa a job).
So pretty much, expect turbulence when you fly.
Not always. I had three flights this past week. Funny enough the one city mark warns about was my smoothest flight. Absolutely no turbulence from Phoenix to Denver and very little from Denver to Portland. Portland to Phoenix was bumpy for almost half the flight 🤷🏻♂️
Turbulence rarely bothers me unless I have a drink in hand during a bump or sudden drop. 🥃😉
My most memorable turbulence was on a commuter flight when an alarm went off. There was a slight issue with a door lock so the pilot had to fly at a really low altitude. The natural turbulence caused by topography and heat was constant for over 30 minutes. It actually gave me a bit of a headache. 😆
I was in the loo once 🤪
I had a fear of flying at one time. However, I had the opportunity to fly to a family reunion in Atlanta. Anyway, going on the plane, I was very nervous. However, when it took off, I thought to myself "This is Awesome!". However, it took my mother's death to get me back on the plane, and I have been flying ever since. I am hoping to go to a convention this year, however, I am looking forward to traveling next year.
Thank you sir
I love it when planes take off it feels so amazing. I get such an adrenaline rush
I'm scared of flying and it keeps me from traveling. Thanks for this info, it does help.
I'm glad I could help
Great video, I think this would help fearful flyers a lot. I learned about all these situations over the many years traveling around the world and throughout the USA. One thing to add, in my experience, once you’re over the Atlantic or Pacific oceans there is near zero turbulence. I once slept from Boston to Madrid, only waking up when we reached the coastline and was able to see the Iberian coastline as we passed over.
There is a free fearful flyer class that Phoenix Airport does with Capt Ron (In person or online). But one course will not help. You can take some of his other courses online for a fee. Check around because your local airport may have a fearful flyer class.
It's never fun when it happens, thanks for sharing this
I know. Just wanted to help people calm their nerves a bit
@@woltersworld you did a grea job, as always 👍👍
That is so helpful, thank you
Thanks for the video, turbulence is always something ive found uncomfortable. I feel like this info helps.
I’m a nervous flyer. I would love to go to Asia. I pray these political issues subside. Why can humans just coexist and respect one another? Why is that so difficult?
Ughhhhh thank u for this video bcus I love to travel but my anxiety with turbulence really something I struggle with
I took off once in the middle of a tropical storm leaving Tennessee to FLL and I was shocked that there was 0 turbulence, it didnt make sense, super weird as I was expecting severe turbulence but flight was so smooth I didnt believe it
I enjoy all your videos but this one was especially good for the soul of a hesitant flyer.
I always try to make my self understand that this happens ... but nothing works when i am on plane ... i dont get how to get over with this ... 😭
Another time when you're sure there's going to be some turbulence: whenever you just got a hot drink. Happens to me everytime.
Thank you!!!!😥
If I get a little nervous on a plane, like, if there's a noise or movement I'm not accustomed to, I just look at the faces of the cabin crew. If they look okay, I calm down immediately.
Thank you Mark for this wonderful video, it is very informative!
Also wake turbulence when you are on approach to land.
I’m flying to visit my gfs parents and I’m so pissed it’s not even a trip I’m excited about. Usually the excitement of the trip cancels out my fear.
I like turbulence in the evening: it puts me to sleep! haha
Depends how bad it is tho. Sometimes you might be being flung around and then, maybe not. I've been woken up from that b4 but after brief disorientation it's all good (if it isn't you are going to KNOW about it)
I always experience turbulence over the alps into Italy
I just got off a flight. Worst turbulence ever. Literally screamed a little. The kids on the plane were totally fine.
I'm so scared I'm flying after tomorrow to miami
How was your flight
I always check turbulence forecast before I fly. It confronts me to be able to prepared.
Also, if you have the option fly in the morning to reduce the chance of turbulence.
I hate turbulence - but I don’t let it stop me from traveling.
I do that too, and look at the storm radar to see where all the spots of red and yellow are on the map and wondering what route the pilot will take to go around it. I don't know why I do that since I'm just freaking myself out even more, but I guess it's just paranoia.A few months ago I was going from Nashville to LAX, early morning flight which I choose intentionally to avoid afternoon thunderstorms. And just my luck, at 5am I'm woken up to the sound of booming from thunder. A rare dawn thunderstorm was moving in. I freaked out on my way to the airport, but it was all for nothing. The pilot choose a route that took us around the worse of it. Just some mild chops on the climb out and all my worrying was for nothing.
Thank you, Thank you!!! I needed this video! It helps me tremendously! I hate flying anyway.
Turbulence is fun
I conquered my fear of flying recently flying from South Korea to USA. I would take xanex & just pass out but now I can go on an airplane without taking it 🙌🏼 I do have trouble sleeping on an airplane though lol
Excellent presentation
Thxs
Thank you
I like this video. It's also what I thought about flying 🤣🤣.
AHHHHH! I feel like you made this video just for me. You know how much I *LOVE* turbulence and flying, haha!
Excellent Sir!
Ok this is helpful. I’m still scared AF but I love flying. Legit I’ll ask for Xanax cause I can’t at times
The title of this video should have been kind of turbulence to expect when flying I was looking for how to overcome the fear of flying was not mentioned anyway its fine nice video though not what I expected
I flew over the Chinese mountains and it was so turbulent that I wrote my will on the plane.
What about turbulence in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean?
Storms usually
I recently did an asia trip to japan, sinapore and thailand. Not sure because its the start of hurricane season but almost every flight within asia the turbulence was bumpy most of the time.
Felt like driving on long stretches of bumpy hilly roads lol But nothing serious 😊
The fact that turbulence causes motion sickness is the reason why I fear it so much
People with fear of flying actually kind of annoy me because their reasons are always nonsensical, some even insane. I can understand fear of heights, that makes sense. But fear of flying is nonsense.
Hi Mark, very informative and fun video, did you organize those aircraft to do a fly by ? by the way #3 is called "wake turbulence, cheers from Kiwi Malcolm.
I hate flying and I had been so scared of it that I stopped for 12 years then I started flying again. I still hate take off
Lmao every time a plane was landing behind him
Also, my flight back from Costa Rica (to LAX) we had turbulence almost the entire time. I figured because we were flying against the wind along the coast. It was mild but ANNOYING.
is it true that passengers in the front of the plane experience less turbulence? pricey seats a little smoother?
No, over wing is center of gravity of plane so it could be less noticeable there.Think of teeter totter for analogy. Same as cruise ship, center of boat, lowest deck has less motion.
The seesaw analogy is spot on.
You feel the “roll” on takeoff a lot more from the rear seats. Along the front of the wings are the most comfortable seats.
Thank you sooo much! :) Very helpful.
Maybe if the pilot 👨✈️ tell ppl everything is okay they will feel okay
It was a great Honor seeing you on Savannah to Atlanta flight on delta !
In my experience, I can fly almost anywhere and be fine, but Florida has the worst turbulence..
when a bigger airplane flies "nearby" there'll be some bumps too, like what happens in water when a bigger boat passes by..
I tend to get nervous when I haven’t flown in a while (longer than a year in between flights). That just tells me it’s just the feeling of being unfamiliar with the sensation of flying rather than than the flying itself. Also, for me the nervousness comes more from all of the waiting and processes leading up to flying. Once we’re in the air I start to chill out because I guess at that point there’s not much else you can do!
You make everything look so fun!
Video credit for those amazing shots belongs to you......many congrats and thanks for sharing mate!!!
Omg flying in and taking off from Denver....worst turbulence ever!! I'm so glad my friend who I was flying to visit warned me...
The only flight I've ever had into Denver it was nighttime and smooth as silk. Guess I lucked out. I've also flown over the Rockies at night many times and it was smooth. I think it's the daytime warming that gets winds stirred up and the air moving around. At night things settle down.
I have a flight to DC in December and i will take an edible to see how flying while high feels like
Im scared of take off, and malfunctiom
My worst turbulence experience was going to Chile, coming from Brazil, flying over the Andes mountains… It was so scary! Love your videos!
Excellent and informative video, as always. Thank you.
Passengers should also keep in mind that planes are engineered to handle severe levels of turbulence that are almost never encountered during most flights. They’re not going to break apart in midair although one might get that impression when the aircraft suddenly transforms into a 35,000 foot version of Kingda Ka. 😁
Comedian Louis CK reminds us that flight is a miracle. You’re literally sitting in a chair, IN THE SKY! 😎
Sometimes the pilot 👨✈️ even til the plane ✈️ side ways during turbulence
I went to Romania in 97 (only 6 years old at the time and we flew with TAROM 😂😂 it was a absolute terrible experience 😢 (keep in mind it was under ten years after fall of communism, totally different Romania back then.) but now i atleast know why i have fear of flying 😅 and i can do something about that 😊
Very informative and helpful.
You'll have turbulence every time you fly in an out of St Louis.
Good to know
I’m not scared of flying lol. I’m that guy that begs to sit by the window seat so I can watch the ground the entire time.
I may or not be a psychopath
So do I :-)!
You gonna love the Welllington,NZ landing should you finally make it over there ;) Also Gisborne. We're betting when the screaming starts every time :D
Turbulence happens when you are served coffee 😬
But how funny it would have been for this dude to lead the plane into its landing just to have fireball rise up into the sky. Mission failed. We will get him next time
Yep, often experience turbulence crossing the rocky mountains. Much more than on transatlantic flights actually!
Yeeeaaaa, Nova Scotia !!
I actually like turbulence, kinda makes me feel like I'm on a bus. The smoothness of modern air travel actually unerves me a bit.
I kinda look at it like it's a free theme park ride that I didn't have to pay for 😃
300 years from now someone will say the same about teleportation.
Agreed! Can’t wait for them to excavate these comments and see how you predicted it 😉
Lucky you
Will be waiting your video on how to conquer your fear of flying.
Step 1: grow up
I've always loved to fly, now I am too afraid. I believe I would fly if you were sitting next to me to calm me down!
Great video, thanks for the information
Muhammad Ali said, when asked if he was afraid of going to jail for his refusal to join the military during the Vietnam war, "the only three things I fear are Allah, the IRS and a bad plane ride."
I have traveled by a plane for work most of the past 25 years and I think of that quote every time my plane encounters turbulence.