What happens if the plane is struck by lightning?

Under most circumstances, lightning is a beautiful, natural phenomenon. That perspective might change if you happen find yourself traveling on an airplane. So, what happens if the plane is struck by lightning? For most of the country, summertime means sunshine, warmer temperatures, and unfortunately, thunderstorms. While these storms and the associated heavy rain and bolts […]

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What causes turbulence when flying?

  What causes turbulence? When and where is it most likely to occur? Is flying through turbulence safe? How do pilots avoid turbulence? (Turbulence Part I) Once of the most common causes of anxiety on airplanes, even for the most seasoned flyers, is turbulence. In the atmosphere, turbulence is defined as “a state of fluid […]

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