Is it Safe to Fly When it’s Really Hot Outside?

/ Matt Clark / Fear of Flying, Technology, Weather

Can your plane take the heat? Is it safe to fly when it’s really hot outside? With record or near-record temps becoming more common, there’s been a lot of media coverage about flights that are cancelled due to the extreme heat. Why do these flights get cancelled? Are the flights that don’t get cancelled less […]

What causes turbulence when flying?

/ Matt Clark / Turbulence, Weather

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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