Airline Pilot Reveals Tips About Turbulence (You Don't Need to Be Scared)

What is turbulence? An airline pilot defines what turbulence is to help you not be scared in the airplane. He tells a pilot's goal when the airplane flies in turbulence. I share some tips for when you are in the airplane during turbulence that have helped me.

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[njstan]

A pilot once sat next to me and said “remember, I want this plane to land safely just as much as you do”.

[dgriego]

I have a cousin who has been a flight attendant for nearly 35 years and when asked to talk about the scariest moment in her flying experience, she cannot think of any worth mentioning. Makes me feel at ease every time I fly.

[Mhel]

A little turbulence that was scary to him means we were screaming our guts out back there 😂

[rosythomas]

I am very scared of turbulence. I always pray it may not be a bumpy ride. When turbulence happens I hold on tight to armrest and pray it may be over soon.

[juanvazquez]

I was on a bumpy plane few months ago. It wasn’t fun, but at some point, the pilot talk to us saying this, there’s nothing to worry about, everything is under control so please don’t worry. At that point, I did understand that turbulence were not going to hurt the plane. Thanks to the pilot that took the time to communicate with his passengers, it was very helpful for many of us 🥵😁

[TheMarnya]

I always watch the flight attendants. As long as they are calm, I’m calm.

[jandoherty]

I can tell that your hubby is such a kind, capable and caring pilot. I would feel very relaxed and comfortable flying with him in charge.

[manpreetsinghhans]

I had 4 hours of continuous turbulence in a flight from India to Canada in August 2019. I was flying for the first time and was scared. I kept on praying and reading my Bible until it was calm after 4 hrs. Thanks to God!.

[bford]

I appreciate GREATLY your husband taking the time to make these videos about turbulence!!! Pilots letting us know what kind of turbulence to expect helps me prepare and I like that also. On my last flight, reading a book helped too! Again, thank you!!

[TaniaPeterson-fe]

As a nervous flyer I found this incredibly helpful. The comment someone made about turbulence being like potholes was also helpful. Thanks!

[JanetClementz]

Thank you for a great post! Absolute worst turbulence I've experienced was back in the late 1990s when flying across the Alps and then landing in Geneva, Switzerland. IIRC, the pilot warned us that the descent was going to be rapid and steep due to the altitude difference between the top of the mountain and the airport, but this was no ordinary turbulence. It was Seriously Rough, knocked us around in our seats as we descended until moments before we landed. Once the pilot stopped the plane, all of the passengers roared in applause. The pilot thanked each and every one of us as we deplaned. If I ever go to Geneva again, I'll take the train. LOL!

[lindab]

I wish your husband was my pilot on EVERY flight! Thank you!

[patriotremnant]

If they announce that “we may have some turbulence”, I always pray for the air to be smooth and no problems.
Thanks to The Captain that he shares landmarks and points of interest during the flight. I truly enjoy when that’s pointed out.

[MargaritaNelson-cvse]

My last flight was super bumpy, I was very scared, my mom said she started to feel pain in her heart, so we decided to sing worship songs. I can testify it was immensely helpful, we both were able to relax and have more peace.

[lisalu]

Best thing your husband said here is that he increases the AC during turbulence to help prevent motion sickness. A+++

[brendamartin]

Great video, I’m sharing this with my daughter. She has anxiety attacks when there’s any kind of turbulence. Thank your husband for sharing all this information.

[dinghern]

Super thank you!!! I’m terrified of flying, but love to travel. I hate turbulence. 😭😭😭

[jennifersqueglia]

Just the video I needed to hear as I prepare for vacation! I was never afraid to fly, as I grew up with a pilot great uncle and his sons who used to take us in his 4 seater plane every summer for fun, until I had one really bad experience several years ago. It was a half hour flight from Greenville to Charlotte in North Carolina and the plane felt out of control and more like the Disney ride tower of terror. Thank you for the information, turbulence really scares me now and I really appreciate it when the pilots talk to passengers. When they sound calm it really helps me.

[barbaralienhard]

Thank you for this great video. Your husband explained it very clearly. And thanks for him telling us they don't fly through thunderstorms, that's reassuring too. I love that he thinks about the passengers so much that he even turns the air cooler to avoid more people getting sick with turbulence. He's a great guy, I hope he's a pilot on one of my flights some day!!!