Inflight Turbulence: A Pilot’s Perspective

Turbulence and flying go together like waves and the ocean. Turbulence is an inevitability of taking to the air and is a product of fluid dynamics (as the waves in the ocean are, as well!). There have recently been a few high-profile turbulence-related incidents and accidents, which present an opportunity to address what turbulence is, the types of turbulence, and how pilots predict and mitigate its negative effects.