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How likely is turbulence on a flight to Poland from the UK?

I'm not a pro but I've been on planes between UK and Poland around 20 times in the last few years and we had only one turbulence. I would say it is not too likely then, and even if it happens, it's rather mild, nothing to be afraid of.


What is a sentence for the word uneventful?

His flight to the Pacific coast was uneventful, and he arrived on schedule. We spent another uneventful weekend working around the house.


Can clouds cause turbulence?

Severe turbulence in level flight does not impart sufficient forces upon modern aircraft to cause a crash. It nevertheless imposes a risk of injury to the passengers and crew. There have been hundreds of documented cases during severe turbulence in which unrestrained passengers and crew (without their seatbelts fastened) were "thrown" about the cabin leading to serious injury and death (1). There is a special form of turbulence, called windshear (also known as wind shear), which presents a potentially high risk to the aircraft itself, and a particular form of windshear, called a microburst, which has proven catastrophic to aircraft during final approach for landing. Microbursts are especially vexing because they are extremely powerful, localized, and they manifest themselves quickly and without warning. For example, Delta Airlines flight 191, a Lockheed L1011 that crashed at Dallas-Forth Worth, Texas, USA on 2 August 1985, encountered a microburst near the end of the runway less that two minutes after an earlier aircraft landed safely on the same runway without experiencing the microburst. (2). Microbursts are such a serious concern that modern airports and airplanes are equipped with windshear detection and alert systems that advise air traffic controllers and pilots of potential windshear conditions. 1 - Source: http://www.fss.aero/accident-reports/browse_keywords_results.php?cb_key=cb_flt_attendant 2- Source: http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20001214X37434&key=1


Why is it not advisable to travel by air and water when the weather is stormy?

Traveling by air or water during stormy weather can be dangerous due to the high winds, turbulence, and rough seas caused by the storm. It can lead to poor visibility, making navigation difficult and increasing the risk of accidents or getting lost. Additionally, stormy weather can also lead to flight cancellations or delays for safety reasons.


What makes a rocket unstable?

A rocket can become unstable if its center of mass is too far from its center of pressure, causing it to tip over or veer off course. External forces like wind or turbulence can also destabilize a rocket during flight if not properly accounted for in its design and trajectory. Additionally, errors in the control system or improper thrust management can lead to instabilities in the rocket's flight path.

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How often do you encounter turbulence on a flight?

When you encounter different temapture air pockets.


How do air pockets form and affect the performance of an aircraft?

Air pockets form when pockets of air with different temperatures and densities mix together, causing turbulence. This turbulence can affect the performance of an aircraft by causing sudden changes in altitude, speed, and stability. Pilots must be prepared to navigate through air pockets to ensure a smooth and safe flight.


What are the advantages of a high altitude flight?

One advantage is that there is usually less turbulence at higher altitudes. I think because you are flying higher than those "pockets" of turbulence that you experience at lower altitudes.


How long can turbulence last on a flight?

Unfortunately, there is no limit to how long turbulence can last. However, on a calm day, turbulence will only be for a few seconds at a time.


If you are flying into severe turbulence which flight condition should you attempt to maintain?

A constant flight attitude.


What is the best place to sit on a plane for experiencing less turbulence during a flight?

The best place to sit on a plane for experiencing less turbulence during a flight is towards the front of the aircraft, closer to the wings.


What should one do if there are turbulences on a flight?

One should keep calm during turbulence on a flight. Staying in your seat, fastening your seat belt, and taking deep calming breaths will help. Turbulence is wind direction changes within a flight path.


In the movie 'Amelia' what caused the door of the airlane to come unlocked?

Amelia fell on the knob during severe turbulence and was almost sucked out. This is a true fact that really did happen on their flight across the Atlantic.


What has the author Stuart Thomas Garrood written?

Stuart Thomas Garrood has written: 'The refinement and testing of a method for the augmentation of flight simulator motion due to turbulence' -- subject(s): Motion augmentation, Flight simulators, Turbulence


What is the meaning of flight 909 in the Lil John and Steve Aoki and Laidback Luke song Turbulence?

What is the meaning of flight 909 in the Lil John and Steve Aoki and Laidback Luke song Turbulence?Read more: What_is_the_meaning_of_flight_909_in_the_Lil_John_and_Steve_Aoki_and_Laidback_Luke_song_Turbulence


Is it a smoothflight between Dublin and Frankfurt?

Yes it is. It is not a long flight and there is very little turbulence.


Where is there the worst turbulence?

The worst turbulence tends to be experienced in regions where air currents are disrupted, such as near mountain ranges, jet streams, or thunderstorms. Aircraft pilots are trained to navigate these areas and may adjust their flight path to avoid severe turbulence.