When flying on airplances, turbulence can be an unwelcomed experience. Although extreme turbulence is rare there are some things that you can do to prepare and stay as safe as possible.
When there is a suddent and violent shift in airflow or extreme weather, you get an aircraft that shakes or drops in altitude. It can be scary to some passengers. But when your midflight experience sets in motion a series of bumps and sudden dips, you have to make sure that you are buckled up. It's important to wear your seatbelt fastened and remain calm.
Some long-time flyers often say that sitting in the middle of the plane over the wings is the best place to be. And my preference for long-haul flights is a larger aircraft. The bumps and dips tend to feel less alarming.
I am usually nervous when my flight hits turbulence and I tend to look at the flight attendants. If they are calm, then I become calmer. I even remember one flight attendant calming a passenger on a flight. She told him that turbulence is "rough air" but everything was fine. She was amazing!
Another tip on staying calm when your flight gets a little hairy, select a seat away from the aisle. When you sit closer to the window, you can avoid getting hit by things falling out of overhead bins should they open.
While tubulence is often something that happens with little or no warning, it's part of flying but you can take precautions to stay calm and look forward to a safe landing.
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