When is Turbulence DANGEROUS?!

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At what point is Aircraft Turbulence actually dangerous? What causes turbulence and how do the Pilots deal with it. Are there any specific risks with certain types of turbulence like wake turbulence or Clear air turbulence?
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[@queenslander4388]

As my father said, " there's only 2 emotions on a flight, boredom or terror"

[@cadiewhisenhunt5786]

I’m definitely the terror 😂

[@janarthanansubramanian5004]

Or if you’re young and are newly married travelling with the wifey or have a girl friend with you … then there are other emotions possible 😂

[@billbally4419]

Unless you join the mile high club

[@Skateandcreate9]

Not true. If you’re just the right amount of faded, have some nice music to listen to, and have a window seat, you are entertained for hours! ❤

[@aaronragoonanan648]

It’s just one emotion for me, excitement

[@KDu400]

The pup is thinking “there he goes again talking to himself” 🤣

[@spps1892]

😂😂😂

[@williamharrison1480]

LMAO!

[@garylefevers]

😂😂😂

[@juliannechan7282]

I can't help thinking the dogs have sat through so many sessions they'd probably make pretty decent pilots themselves 😂

[@fecardona]

He’s the F/O though

[@christenbk3850]

As a control freak, the only thing that scares me is the fact that I am not flying the plane and seeing what's happening in the cockpit. :)

[@lizpurr8402]

That’s exactly how I am.

[@StrawberryNinjaNibbles]

Same. And I don’t even know how to fly 😂

[@FknNefFy]

MCAS!?

[@Max_G43]

You need help

[@ahlsn7346]

I've had kind of the same feeling but changing perspective helped me. Airplanes are safe because it's left for pure professionals. It's because you and me are not involved in any kind of way.

[@Flamus4head]

Another very important thing for the Pilots to do when having turbulence is TALK TO YOUR PASSENGERS! A big part of aerophobia is fear of loosing control, they cant see what going on in the cockpit. Just keep them informed on what is happening and most people will be much more calmer.

[@wustachemax]

Seriously. In my 30+ years of flying on commercial jets, I've had ONE pilot (on ANA) reassure the passengers. Once. In 30 years. Why.

[@dangreco6108]

Never crossed your mind that maybe they have something else to do????

[@Sophie-dk5td]

Totally agree here, but the number one rule in aviation is "fly the plane". This is what I tell myself when I'm freaking out during turbulence anyway ;)

[@mirandafitch1013]

This is very true. As long as people know they aren’t in danger there will be less fear. I hate when pilots wait until everything is over to tell us what happened 😑

[@charleshultquist9233]

I absolutely HATE turbulence...and when the captain says "cabin crew return to your seats" I freak out i silence.

[@miriami7]

me too :(

[@pickle8649]

I know right, when that happens ; in my mind this happens: "AAAAAAAAAAARRGGHHHHH AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!"

[@hummingbird900]

Same here!

[@adhilarshath2111]

Mee too. Even yesterday faced it

[@VernCrisler]

It's only the cabin crew who need to feel anxiety. Now if he says "cabin crew put on your parachutes," then I would get worried.

[@khalidhebshi5318]

I am not afraid of flying, I am afraid of suddenly not flying

[@jaymarinakrishna3230]

😂

[@kaytsnd9329]

Oh. Oh... i get you.

[@vivekvardhan5671]

Lol

[@LucasChoate]

It's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stop at the end.

[@kennance115]

You are not alone. I think most people are very relieved when they actualy make it to their destination. For sure we are not birds. Nevertheless we humans are very brave and maybe at least as smart as birds.

[@enigmadrath1780]

Our flight once hit a very nasty patch of turbulence over the Pacific. I think for many nervous passengers it's not knowing whether the pilots have it all under control. This particular crew was great about this as one pilot talked to the cabin throughout the episode. Hearing how calm and unbothered he was instantly assured everyone and the cabin settled despite the violent shaking and rocking.

[@ilzuab8467]

Big point. This is just because, even if the worst stuff happens, if you have great pilots with good knowledge and crm, probably nothing will happen. The industry is so safe that even if the wordt shit happens, adherence to procedures will most likely get you out of that unscathed.

[@chem3066]

@@ilzuab8467”probably”

[@Overkill14]

If they don’t say anything it’s likely because they’re following procedures…remember communicate is last on the hierarchy

[@madelinevera8152]

I cant stop looking at his dog with his back turned to him.🤣

[@Schizniit]

I KNOW RIGHT!? So cute n fluffy 😍

[@Schizniit]

Literally came to the comments to say the same thing 💀

[@siriomsingh2637]

5:00 jejejejeje

[@ayukvernon8834]

His dog's like "get done with that video let's play" 😊

[@kit2130]

It is a bit strange & distracting 🤣

[@mrdugris7724]

As long as the cabin crew is serving I’m fine..when they disappear to their seats I know we’re gonna be rocked!!

[@bighands69]

You do not want the cabin crew serving in bad turbulence as tea all over your face is not nice.

[@roempoetoeinantisan3973]

Ahahahha me too

[@PaulPaul-si8tu]

For real,when the pilots announces “cabin crew take your seat!my God I know what will happen!

[@NJDigger]

Same here dude! Ahahahah!

[@nolaray1062]

So if I see them sit down then I should start worrying?

[@anthonyjames4648]

I just wish pilots would say SOMETHING to the passengers just to give them some reassurance that everything is ok and all is well etc..Or else we expect the worst not knowing whats going on

[@nuclearping]

Well, you could see it the other way around: If they don't say anything, everything is all right. If there is something wrong, they'd let you know for sure.

[@anthonyjames4648]

A few soothing words to a bunch of aviophobes on the plane wont do any harm and would go a long way in soothing over a lot of very nervous flyers

[@lafidala.1726]

@@anthonyjames4648 lol i agree hahaha

[@Joshyboy1928]

When it's moderate turbulence or worse, sure. If they had to make an announcement every time there was light turbulence, they'd be on the tannoys dozens of times during the course of a flight.

[@OfficialSamuelC]

Often they may be occupied by doing the first priority, aviate (remember aviate, navigate and finally communicate), and working towards getting out of the turbulence. So after getting through the turbulence, they’ll let you know. Sometimes if it isn’t terrible they’ll apologise for the turbulence during it, sometimes they can give you a warning before there may be turbulence and sometimes turning on the seatbelt sign when you wouldn’t normally expect it is their way of saying there’s a bit of turbulence.

[@l.s.s.8-8-16]

I'm slowly getting over my fear of flying. When I know what to expect, I'm calmer. Thanks so much, MenTour Pilot

[@Elizabeth-tg7jo]

No, my biggest fear is maintenance.

[@kellygilbert6070]

Yes!!

[@skipgetelman3418]

I'm a retired 777 Captain and I really enjoy your presentations You are very good at explaining things Great job. Skip

[@markdudley3831]

Ya learn anything ?

[@jupitersailing]

Yes, he's known as a goodexpav, a good explainer of things to do with aviation.

[@ChocManus]

From a pilots perspective how did the 777 feel compared to a 737 (or what ever other other aircraft you flew) during landing?

[@JustinLHopkins]

@@ChocManus Flying over the North Atlantic in a 777 is bumpy enough, so I definitely wouldn’t want to be in a 737 or worse, a regional jet…….

[@terrihamel2668]

I concur, even though I am not a pilot. I'm a retired teacher who has not flown in a very long time but, when I did, I used to "help" the pilot by digging my fingernails into the upholstery. We never crashed, so this was obviously an effective behavior 😆 lol

[@picklecat4819]

The only turbulence I like is when we are coming down to land and flying through the clouds I know why the turbulence is happening and I know I'm getting closer to the ground but it's the only time I'm calm on an aircraft.

[@funnyjcutie]

same!

[@MarianaCrystal]

we are so unlike LOL

[@susanmargaretwills6432]

Pickle Cat - omg I wasn't scared of flying until I listened to this guy's pleasant voice! I suppose there's not much chance of an aircraft falling out of the sky due to turbulence but as he's calmly "turning on the belt sign" I'm pretending not to be panicking!

[@gerthyseni3877]

Same 😀

[@piotrszuszk]

Broo same Dude i love the feeling when Ur going down through the clouds and the plane shakes abit

[@pdurham2458]

Your presentations are excellent, informative and educational. Your interactions with your four-legged family member is priceless!

[@jasminjavorina199]

16:46: The Adorable Dog finally leaves. Me: "Now I can focus on turbulence. Did I miss anything?" 17:04: The Dog returns. Me: forgets about turbulence.

[@l.jimenez3017]

I find my anxiety gets better when I know what is going on! Knowing what you guys do helps that, thank you cap 🌝

[@Dominicanbulk]

Pooping your pants helps

[@fashioncreator5119]

Take a shit in your feminine diaper can help you, girl

[@StickNclutch]

He's actually first officer

[@LisaGallegos]

Same

[@AndrewSteitz]

sticK&Clutch actually he has four bars (stripes) on his epaulets so he is a Captain

[@francoisona]

The dog clearly watching out for turbulence around the house...😌

[@sharonread7674]

On a long haul flight to Australia we had some moderate to severe turbulence. Unfortunately it happened just as I had sat on the toilet. Someone banged on the door and ordered me to my seat. I have mobility difficulties and I knew that if I stood up I would fall. I just had to sit there and hang on to the toilet and wait for it to calm a bit, then make my way to my seat as fast as I could. Please could someone consider putting emergency seat belts that can be used in this sort of emergency whilst sitting on the toilet. I'm not joking this was an awful, scary and dangerous experience, although I can see the funny side now. 🤗

[@luisguzmanwug3044]

This was always something I w was s nervous about 😭 getting stuck in the bathroom during turbulent air 😭👎🏽

[@DrewJmsn]

I don't see why they wouldn't. Makes good sense, and totally doable. I even have a seatbelt on my toilet at home. It's rarely necessary but there's been a couple times I was definitely thankful for it!

[@sharonread7674]

@@DrewJmsn 🤔

[@DrewJmsn]

@@sharonread7674 Sorry, bad insertion of crude humor. 🚀💩 You were in a really scary situation, wasn't aiming to belittle or make light of it! I was on a long haul to Seoul years ago where a sudden drop sent people into the ceiling and have had visions of being in exactly the predicament you experienced.

[@sharonread7674]

@@DrewJmsn Thanks. No problem.

[@mariettawa8254]

The man who loves animals can only be a good person; and when highly intelligent on top of it...oh wow, what a catch! Great presentation!

[@synewparadigm]

Hitler was an animal lover and he was vegetarian.

[@flyagaric007]

@@synewparadigm BULLSHIT

[@levvisbalhare1780]

whitey bulger loved animals . I don't think that has anything to do with being a good person

[@curlyanneb1973]

Puppy stole the show...adorable.

[@arushasmusic8523]

Turbulence has been the number 1 reason why I get nervous and scared on flights. It has taken me years of working on myself, to a) understand and accept that it is normal, and b) to be able to experience it and stay relaxed. It's still work in progress, but I'm getting there. And this video was a very helpful reminder of why it is normal, what it is, and also that the bits of turbulence that I experienced as horrible, were never more than Moderate. Thank you !

[@AdamVest]

Next time I'm in turbulence all I'm going to think of is that little poodle 😂

[@Jordan-hs5kt]

Good idea 😂😂

[@tyfarms1197]

Wow that's awesome I really appreciate your lecture cus was my first time to experience turbulence I was so afraid

[@dougscott2850]

I love the joyful way you responded to the canine interruption. You were playful and gentle, not ruff. My dog does the very same things at the very worst times. Gotta love ‘em! ❤️ 🐕

[@bmcgoo6027]

Dogs look like their owners right?

[@Booboobear-eo4es]

The dogs was giving him turbulence at 4:12.

[@LisaGallegos]

🤣🤣🤣

[@TheBhutson22]

Bowsers

[@jacobarias8486]

😂❤️❤️

[@JGS007]

I'm very much trying to pay attention but that dog is stealing away every bit of attention I can muster.

[@thapeloedwin8480]

hahahahahaha

[@LisaGallegos]

It’s so cute 🥰

[@MrVigorbrasil]

brilliant comment -- so true !

[@AndrewSteitz]

And the blinking tree lights!

[@gu3sswh075]

JGS007 anyone know what kind of dog it is?

[@Itsatragedeigh]

I used to fly all the time growing up, we were always traveling and it never bothered me. Wasnt until i was in early college that i was on a flight with extreme turbulence that actually gave me nightmares and while i still fly, i get really nervous taking off/landing/in turbulence. Your videos help a lot!!! Thank you!

[@cooltrainerchris3250]

The vast majority of commercial pilots have never experienced extreme turbulence and while I'm not saying you haven't, there is in fact an actual categorization of turbulence. The FAA classifies turbulence as follows: Light - unsecured objects remain at rest Moderate - unsecured objects are dislodged and occupants feel definite strains against their seat belts Severe - unsecured objects are thrown about, occupants are thrown violently against their seat belts and the plane experiences momentary losses of control Extreme - the aircraft is tossed violently and is out of control 99% of the turbulence we experience on a flight is light or moderate, and even moderate turbulence can feel like a lot. Trust in the plane, trust in your pilots and enjoy your flight. Happy flying!

[@SammyLeau]

Landing with turbulance, scares me the MOST!

[@that_megan]

@@cooltrainerchris3250 When someone says that they had a traumatic experience, this is not a helpful response.

[@billanthony7896]

When the cabin attendant runs down the aisle screaming "we're all going to die," you know you're in trouble!

[@havgzee]

Lmao

[@brianolson6366]

I've only seen that happen a few times

[@poltaksilaban5521]

😁😁

[@krystalkodric]

This video should be available for streaming on every flight. As someone with a significant fear of flying, I can’t tell you how informative and reassuring I found this video. I love the level of detail you spoke to regarding the science AND mechanics. I’ll be watching this right before my 14hr international flight next month...Really thank you 👨🏼‍✈️🙏🏼✈️🙋🏼‍♀️

[@MentourPilot]

Ah, that’s exactly what I was hoping for when I made this video! If I can help you to feel better, I have achieved my goal. Feel free to come into the app if you have questions or just want to feel better about aviation.

[@salimyemeni606]

How was your 14 hr flight experience?

[@rasmusjensen291]

Did you survive?

[@bijelaruza8140]

Im also interested, how was it?

[@salimyemeni606]

@@bijelaruza8140 she is not replying... Now my fear of flight is returning again

[@cun7us]

Brilliant video. I wish this guy could be my pilot every time, I'd feel safe just knowing he's in charge of the plane.

[@oliverkeating8076]

All pilots his level should have this knowledge

[@martintheiss4038]

He ensures others shares his standard.

[@kaymornasinclair5088]

That’s so true....I felt that too

[@amolsen94]

I wouldnt feel safe after he said he didn’t enjoy physics classes in school right at the beginning

[@cun7us]

@@amolsen94 so someone has to enjoy physics to be a good pilot?

[@artkingofwholefoods74]

You have almost cured all my fears of flying.... thank you Captain.... 🙏 ✈️

[@Blatsen]

I'll never understand why some people scream during airplane turbulence. It annoys other people on the flight and doesn't accomplish anything other than making the situation more stressful.

[@enigmadrath1780]

That's the reasonable way to look at it. People who are panicking aren't able to reason. It is annoying, especially to those who know turbulence is normal, but it'd be like jumping out at someone and then chastising them for screaming: it's an involuntary fear response and once someone really sinks into a state of panic every little bump or dip from the plane, even if explained away by others as manageable, will only feed further into their panic.

[@sleepy670]

It's called fear bro

[@bigjerm1631]

Yeah that screaming is just too much. You gotta keep it together for the other passengers, and especially 4 the children. I just close my eyes, squeeze the armrests, make very subtle grunting noises and silently pray my ass off..

[@woodyactc]

I used to be terrified of any little bump while flying. Then I was on a flight sitting next to a pilot. Hit some pretty bad turbulence, I thought! He didn't bat an eye! That made me question my fear. Now I absolutely enjoy turbulence! Thank you for this video. I know it will help those who are afraid of flying because of turbulence.

[@janhoyle1462]

woodyactc not when I need to pee.

[@cypher3874]

I agree. Perhaps a couple of flights through severe turbulence would make you.think that it will be ok.

[@Trunka34]

Lol. They are trained to be calm. You will never get a reaction from them or the crew

[@kevrin8296]

Its OK if you play with your dog while you talk to us. LOL

[@MentourPilot]

Hahaha! It’s just very hard to concentrate

[@JansViews]

@@MentourPilot He wanted Daddy Play today!

[@martintheiss743]

@@MentourPilot hey man I love you but to be honest I just deleted a post regarding an extreme idea of mine where that Captain Joe guy next to you throws the fire handles as an answer to mechanical turbulence on takeoff going into difficult and lightly populated terrain. What exactly is the proper response to cut power in takeoff mode to reduce structural stress when you think its just mechanical turbulence?

[@rudiechinchilla6746]

That breaks up the ice of the conversation, good addition !

[@ecclestonsangel]

@@MentourPilot Patxi just loves her daddy!

[@jaynestrange]

The thing about seatbelts is actually very reassuring! Whenever the seatbelt light came on I would always think "Does this mean something bad might happen?" so knowing it's just so passengers don't get bumped around is good.

[@paulkennedy2675]

Extremely informative, well presented and edited. As someone not fortunate to sit at the front, knowing what is going on in the cockpit is very reassuring. Thanks for your time explaining things.

[@nelg70]

When I board a plane, I fasten that seat belt, make my peace, have faith in God, the pilot and the structural integrity of the plane. What more can you do. 👍👍

[@hectorzambrano4092]

Not trying to scare you, but in the 60's two Boeing 707's did in fact break up in the air due to turbulence. But don't worry, nowadays aircraft are stronger than ever!

[@Blonde_Somnambulist]

Ange nothing !

[@debradonley3825]

you can look out the window and enjoy the view. I love to fly! So beautiful above the clouds! Turbulence happens, I've been in some pretty rough turbulence in my day, but it is really more an annoyance than dangerous.

[@nelg70]

@@debradonley3825 Oh I forgot to mention, I also enjoy the view. On the whole I do enjoy being above the clouds.

[@stevencoffone288]

Get drunk af

[@hupfer7047]

Your dog is awesome.

[@LupeCoded]

Shout's out to you for the painstakingly in-depth commentary. But an even bigger shout out to the dog who hopped in your lap. That dog is living its best life, and I'm here for all of it lol I wish more owners took care of their dogs like that.

[@angelahamilton1980]

I’ve been on 8 flights and only experienced moderate turbulence once (felt worse than that lol). It was really scary. Especially over the Pyrenees. Storms are not fun! Never known a plane to bounce around the way that one did. The only thing that stopped me from freaking out completely was the fact the flight attendants were serving cold beverages throughout the cabin! If they are up and about it’s all good lol

[@kennethgan6993]

agree id wud usually look at the flight attendance , if they are cool and calm all is good unless they started running arounf

[@toddhollerson6820]

I flew for 20 years and was in extreme turbulence once of the Pacific. It was clear air and a L-1011 TriStar. It lasted 55 minutes. When we got on the ground, the Captain told the whole crew to take off our wings and put away our ID badges because we were going straight to the bar and he was buying. Captain, "I don't know what the hell kept that airplane together." The airplane stayed grounded for three weeks while repairs were done.

[@elobreko9089]

Todd Hollerson thats really scary! Were you afraid of flying afterwards?

[@toddhollerson6820]

@@elobreko9089 No, I continued flying. Even after an uncontained engine failure with fan blades ending up in the galley, I continued to fly.

[@Ooyatsutime]

R/thathappened also did everyone clap?

[@glendalrymple1842]

不吃海鲜 I think everyone was clapped🤣

[@wowwowwow185]

I always think of the planes like the lancaster how strong planes are they were getting chunks shot of them and they still kept flying mind you they were so brave

[@ashleygeist6672]

I absolutely hate flying. I have moderate flight anxiety. I will fly if I have to, but I hate it the entire time, and my stomach is constantly in a knot. I am mostly scared of turbulence, so this was incredibly helpful to watch. Thank you for such a thought out video. PS - love the dog lol

[@MissTschukki]

Same here😶

[@gamingwithnicko1942]

Ahahahah. Lol

[@juliemanarin4127]

I love flying...but I'm somewhat scared

[@gamingwithnicko1942]

Julie Manarin ok boomer

[@sarahlloyd853]

Thanks

[@TheNunu200]

Came across your channel while searching for “how not to panic during turbulence”. Despite flying ever since i was a child, I could never get used to turbulence and always envied other passengers snoozing calmly next to me while I silently died a little inside with every jolt of the aircraft. I got so anxious once during a flight that I hung on to the passenger next to me for dear life during the whole 7-8 minutes of turbulence 😅😅 I have to say that watching your videos and understanding how and why turbulence happens and more importantly how the crew are trained to handle it and how the aircraft is built to withstand such forces has really helped me slowly overcome this anxiety. Thank you!!

[@goo4450]

you are my hero. I'm going to watch this about 3 more times before my flight. I hate flying so much I was scared to even watch this but you really soothed my fears. I hope it sticks and my brain just stops being so darn irrational.

[@garrettmineo]

Flying on Southwest is always interesting, one time we were landing into the tail of a thunderstorm and had quite a bit of violent turbulence, when we touched down the cabin crew thanked us for our help, but said it was now ok to let go of the arm rests as the plane was now on the ground and no longer required out assistance staying in the air.

[@DiamondBarrier]

Garrett Mineo I flew on southwest and the plane hit turbulence and hit a random dip A LOT of ppl in the plane were shook...the flight attendant got on the intercom and said “see that’s why we wear seatbelts” 😂😂

[@mwbgaming28]

fucking hell i wish we had southwest airlines here in australia, down here they all use the automatic briefing that the plane comes preinstalled with, theres no humor or anything, just boring AF announcements and shit

[@scraggybear]

its like a natural response you grab hold the arm rests as if trying to stop the plane falling. Hold up the plane boys we got some turbulence coming.

[@scolson18]

@@DiamondBarrier SW flies through anything. A-List Preferred for many years. They don't care - just fly that old 737.

[@diamondcutt4342]

@@scolson18 What’s the best airline to fly?

[@Nawabid]

That's one CUTE PUPPY!!! My wife thought it was a rug when she was laying on the couch lol

[@LisaGallegos]

M N so cute 🥰

[@gu3sswh075]

KING MOOSE do you know what kind of dog it is? I'm curious

[@Nawabid]

@@gu3sswh075 dammit, I am drawing a blank.. it's in the tip of my tongue.

[@saivamshi7740]

@@gu3sswh075 It's a poodle.

[@j_0857]

Why was your wife laying on his couch??

[@mroberson321]

I'm an anxious flier and this video helped so much. Thank you! And that pup stole the show!

[@annebay8093]

The best explanation of turbulence I have seen. I’ve flown on occasion for years and I always wondered about turbulence! Thank you. I will be interested in these videos from now on.

[@iamnotarussianbot4513]

Watching your videos makes me appreciate all the more what WW2 pilots had to go through without modern navigation, weather reports and instrumentation.

[@ronaldderooij1774]

Those were turbulent times anyway….

[@noshinsoderqvist7333]

They didnt fly at that high altitude. But when they did they plane was shaking anyway even when its not utrbulence

[@valoriepoindexter8173]

@@noshinsoderqvist7333 those low flying planes back then were shaking while not turbulent, bcs their speed wasn't up to par.

[@iamnotarussianbot4513]

@@ronaldderooij1774 😀

[@iamnotarussianbot4513]

@@noshinsoderqvist7333 The B17 had a service ceiling of 35,000 ft and routinely flew at 20,000 ft. No fly by wire tech. All cables, wires and pulleys. Freezing temperatures. Pretty badass!!

[@nbvw3]

My favourite moment was when we had started into bad weather, and all of a sudden as the cabin crew was already pushing the drinks trolley down the aisle, the captain comes on and goes "Cabin crew, take seats IMMEDIATELY!". Which meant they had to take the nearest passenger seats available. Fun times.

[@yunush]

Thanks so much for this video. This is probably the best video I have seen on this topic. Just just informative but also backed up by facts and personal perspective.

[@georgesaunders5715]

Thank god that we are lucky enough to have such skilled and dedicated professionals flying our plans

[@electricjoshaloo]

i don't know why i watch these things...i think they're gonna help but they actually give me anxiety.

[@deana9905]

It'sme Josh trust me you're not the only one lol

[@extraaccount2295]

haha same

[@faisalab5953]

Lol

[@gethypegaming2272]

Man 😂🤣 too real

[@46monkeyes]

It'sme Josh ME TOO!

[@germancesari675]

Great explanation! Your dog must know a lot about fying! Almost a Pilot!

[@LisaGallegos]

german cesari 😍

[@matthewwinter1340]

This is fantastic information, especially for newer flyers or those whom might not know or understand how/why this happens intra-flight. I'm a new subscriber after watching this GREAT explanation! Will be following your videos from here on out!

[@hjr2000]

@Petter - this is probably the most helpful aviation video I've ever seen. I am far happier about turbulence after seeing your explanation. Thanks.

[@rollingtroll]

4:20 Brown fluffy cloud becoming turbulent!

[@HenrikWind]

And the big question. Why does turbulence always starts when coffee is served :-)

[@fnma21]

Exactly!!!!! Every time!!!🤣

[@WillEDC]

Truth. What’s with that haha

[@GargiSingh3]

I always suspected that they get started with serving coffee etc when they expect turbulence. It does send out the message that things are ok and turbulence isnt bothering the flight attendants and we can eat, rest and digest. Briefly, it is a comforting strategy.

[@keiththurman1045]

The start of coffee and food being served triggers turbulence. Every time I smell coffee at home, I expect my house to shake.

[@WillEDC]

Keith Thurman hahaha

[@philiplascolajr.3393]

Old news, but this Pilot can explain flying like no other. How comfortable a flight would be knowing he's at the controls. Ready to fly, where you want to go?

[@lauragf.9206]

Thanks for this explanation! It helps understanding flying and minimizes my fear a bit

[@micp5740]

On the subject of "B757 being famous for it": I can totally agree - a few years back I was following a 757 down an ILS, 9 NM (~16km) behind in a smaller twin engine plane (a bit over than 2 metric tons) and got rolled to the left by a little more than 90° (this is much less frightening, than it sounds, as long as you still have some space between the ground and yourself to recover, which was the case). Some special circumstances at the airport contributed to that (ground going uphill from the airport with the wind effectively keeping the turbulence stationary). At the time it wasn't widely known that this particular aircraft caused so much more turbulence than its actual weight classification would suggest. As I reported the incident, ATC was stumped and the controller became a little bit defensive, insisting that he'd applied the required separation (which he, according to the rules, absolutely did). A 737 in my place would only have experienced a brief but heavy shake with a minor displacement. But for all those who fear turbulence during commercial flights, Petter already covered it thoroughly: most people who are afraid of turbulence, fear that the plane will come apart. The idea of being trapped in a falling box and helplessly riding along for minutes to a certain fatal ending is among the worst things you can imagine. But this does not *ever* happen. An airplane will merrily jump through any kind of turbulence. The wings may be waving up and down, but that's because they were built to be fairly flexible. They withstand an enormous amount of abuse, nothing you'd ever see while sitting in the plane. Severe turbulence can cause stress to the frame, but it will not be seriously impacted, unless other factors like overspeed come into play as well. But still, as was said in the video: what many people report as having experienced "the worst turbulence ever, just came out alive by a margin" is usually what falls under "moderate turbulence" and perfectly harmless. The only danger is people or loose items being tossed about in the cabin and even that is - in by far the most cases - not much of a deal. So when you encounter this "shaking sensation", lean back and enjoy the soft roller-coaster - the pilots in front will be doing the same while discussing the latest football results.

[@jamesstreet856]

Thanks for that. But I tell you, I came into Atlanta from Frankfurt Germany once. The airport was closed due to a severe storm. So, we had to circle. Oh my god. The plane was rising and falling. Once, it felt like we dropped 500 feet and it felt like we hit something. I assume that was when the wings caught lift again. People were screaming and praying. Hail was battering the plane and the lights inside went out but the lightning was almost continuous and it kept the place lit up. The clouds outside were black but the lightning was lighting them up and you could hear the thunder. Luggage was bumping against the floor. I had a small bag in my lap that I had to catch twice. The engines were spooling up and down as the pilots adjusted for whatever they needed. To make it short, it was THE worst turbulence I have ever been in.

[@DavidSchwegler]

@@jamesstreet856 And you still landed fine! Shows how well designed the planes are to withstand that, and how capable the pilots are to know what to do.

[@featheredmusic]

It's quite amazing the amount of effort that goes into for you to have a smooth and stressless flight, thank you pilots and all of the other people who contribute to this result!

[@chrisdolan9515]

Your videos are absolutely the best. Highly informative. Thank you!

[@j2moto582]

Thank you so much for these videos Captain. These have been very educational for me as I will be enrolling in flight school soon.

[@simonhanlon7518]

I was on a 747 once, we had just taken off from Singapore to NZ and 30 mins in there was a loud bang and the cabin lit up orange ( it was night and the lights were on low ) I looked across the cabin and could see flames coming from the engine going all the way to the back of the plane . After a few minutes of chaos the captain announced the engine had failed and would attempt to extinguish the fire . Then we had to fly in a circular pattern to dump all the fuel before landing back at Singapore. We got a free wallet and key ring 🤣I needed new pants !!

[@Rbbrrmqn146]

ROFLMBOOO Truly, sorry u went thru that, reallly but what u wrote last doubles me over.

[@simonhanlon7518]

Nancy M 🤣🤣 I never liked flying before that event, I rarely fly now. Glad you found that amusing.

[@nessapinkruby]

the free wallet and key ring lololoolollollollol how horrible though. id never fly again probably

[@alisonmak8361]

Horrible experience. I don't know if my heart can bear this if it happens to me. Happy to know it ends up landing safely.

[@juliemanarin4127]

I would have a heart attack! And new pants...funny ending to a scary story though 😂

[@davidanderson1889]

Dude, your dog is telling you something. He's saying: "hey man, I'm bored and i wanna play!" Lol :-)

[@TheNotMeTube]

Another brilliant explanation for those of us uneasy flyers. Thank you!

[@natalijadizdar7824]

What assistant you have😍Thanks for explaining so well!Great video👏🙏🫶

[@tomtalker2000]

It isn't the bumping or shaking that gets me nervous. It's the drastic level in which the plane will either ascend or descend that gets my stomach in a knot...!!! And i know the pilots are sometimes forced too just go through it because their is no way to get above or below it. Sometimes those areas can even be worse. Try and remember folks they have our safety in mind at all times and wouldn't purposefully put us or the aircraft in a dangerous situation.

[@stevencoffone288]

tomtalker2000 You lose 10-20’ of height, not miles. Read Cockpit Confidential

[@Chapusse]

That shaggy puppy is stealing your spotlight, man. ;)

[@vvvv7649]

Wtf i thought that was a stuffed animal

[@silvanamaluf3743]

I couldn't keep track of whathe was saying, in love with the pupper😍

[@rosscenfran3332]

I'm new in this channel, but when he said that during extreme turbulence the plane would face G forces that could potentially damage it, is that his nice way to say that the plane is going down and could be smash?

[@lambrettaladUK]

@@rosscenfran3332 no.

[@ASRivers]

Excellent explanation of turbulence and weather. Better description than my flight classes. Thanks!

[@cazborob728]

Omg this is a fabulous video to help most us understandcertain aspects. For myself, not being academically minded, I shall watch again and again. Heard so much of culumbinous clouds and that they are bad news but NO-ONE has explained why! Will save this video for future reference. By the way your dog has your hair colouring. Its always said dogs look like their owners. Thank you from a nervous flyer who gains more control of their nerves by listening to sound advice/knowledge xx

[@tanksoldier]

Listening to you, but watching the puppy....

[@MentourPilot]

Good mix!

[@cnordegren]

Same here.

[@mirageinthedesert5448]

Tank Soldier same

[@tbuddyz1]

Lol me too

[@user-eg1zt6sq9n]

Hi

[@onesleepyshadow]

I like moderate turbulence but I've had more severe experiences I'd like not to repeat. This one time pretty much the whole flight was rough with the jarring type turbulence where the whole plane shakes briefly which was not a big deal but all service was canceled. The scary part was on landing. The visibility was zero out the passenger windows and the plane kept dropping like a roller coaster and sometimes violently pulling back up. Some of the drops felt huge like we were in free fall for 10 seconds. This went on for 20 or 30 minutes. Everyone was on edge because we could not see anything and had no idea how far away we were. With each drop we through we were touching down but it dragged on and on until we finally slammed onto the runway. The whole plane erupted in applause.

[@drdwgmd14]

Bill C jeesh. In us? Thats scary af

[@kingston5885]

Too scary . What flight ?

[@bojanparamidev4917]

I had this exact experiencd from Phuket to Bangkok on Thai airways.

[@AleenaRaisLive]

I was in a severe one too on my way to Phuket. We could barely see anything from windows and we were on a decend, black all around..heavy clouds. I faced my most terrible fear that day. but the only time I saw an applause for the pilot was when I landed in Bhutan, it was may be a 60-70 degree turn in the air! I didn't know things like these existed untill I was in them.

[@amstergal]

Bill C scariest landing experience: Edinburgh, Scotland Scariest take off experience: Reykjavik, Iceland

[@v.g.r.l.4072]

As someone that really suffers flyling, I thank the host for his excellent explanation.

[@comfy1120]

Thanks for educating us. It's very interesting and very informative. Your dog is also very cute! Hope you always show him each time you do your vlog. I was so entertained by his presence! Thank you very much!

[@bcooper7618]

watched this cause i thought it would help me with my fear of turbulance... left being shit scared of clouds

[@scraggybear]

especially those fancy UFO clouds.

[@susanmargaretwills6432]

Ben C... same here, this guy's pleasant voice saying that he calmly "switches on the belt sign" cos the plane might flip over... well, I prefered my "ignorance is bliss!"

[@billanthony7896]

I flew in through a snowstorm once... It was the only time I almost got air sick. I flew in through a thunderstorm once... It was the only time I nearly died of fright! Whenever I can... I travel by train.

[@aliirani8344]

me too Nice one😂😂😂✈✈✈

[@robertkoowalski1014]

​@@susanmargaretwills6432 Oh, Susan! Nothing to worry! The big plane will not flip without losing wings first! Jokes aside you missed the points in lecture if you saying that. Big plane is not going to flip (small two-seaters might). UFO clouds are not going to down the plane. Neither any other normal cloud - that is what he said. The dangerous ones are CBs. CBs have a dark color (dark thunderstorm clouds). Only sever thunderstorm CB clouds are dangerous, moderate is not, it will give you only bad shake. All white clouds are not dangerous. CBs are made of white clouds, you won't be able to tell though. Because they stretch vertically for a few miles, they block sunlight and appear dark. Anytime you see white color over the window at daytime it is not CB. I feel answering the question truthfully and honestly serves decreasing anxiety, not otherwise. I hate when you type a question in Google "how many planes were downed by turbulence" and it gives you results for "how unlikely crashing by turbulence is". That was not a question! Are you trying to hide the truth from me? Stop quacking propaganda give me the data! That is an approach that can make someone uneasy. To lower your anxiety, learn to distinguish CB from the normal cloud using Google images. Also, remember. There were flights with turbulence where 40 or so people were hospitalized with serious injuries afterward. Some of them punched wholes with their heads in the ceiling, yet the plane not crashed. They all lived. If their plane survived turbulence, so will yours! Turbulence WILL make you feel scared. It is normal to feel uneasy about it, even for experienced pilots, because the sensation is counterintuitive. Your brain will insist on telling you, you in life/death situation, no matter how much reason you use. So be prepared to feel uncomfortable, YOU WILL NOT DIE THOUGH. Should turbulence happen while you fly, devote your prayers to someone who really needs it, and during bad turbulence, the only person which really needs it will be the guy in the bathroom.

[@fortythreenorth2518]

Turbulence doesn't bother me much. I've had a few wild landings in my days of being a passenger. I think the screams from other passengers is what freaks me out more than the aircraft shaking. I know I'm in good hands though with fine pilots like yourself.

[@DEEBEE-ey2xv]

Thank you for your reassurance I think we need more of these videos. Your a super star ❤️

[@avid_simmer7873]

Thanks for the info Captain! I will include your information and quote you in my future videos! Great content! 👍

[@cnordegren]

I always appreciate Mentour Pilot videos. I like these more because puppy is a part of them.

[@MentourPilot]

Hahaha! That seems to be the case with a lot of people.

[@martintheiss743]

I love his technical knowledge and detailed understanding of basic flying.

[@jeepien]

Back in the days of the DC-9, we're coming into ATL in some windy weather. The pilot touches down, and a FA gets on the horn, "We'd like to welcome you to Atlanta, where the lo--""... and a gust takes us airborne again. The pilot plants it back on the runway, and the FA doesn't miss a beat, "We'd like to welcome you *again* to Atlanta, where the local time is ..."

[@solveigs77]

I like your videos a lot - again a very good explaination for the common guy - keep up the good work! Thumbs up!

[@angelamarreiros2919]

Thank you so much for making this video. It's helped with my fear of flights. Not 100% but at least 80%

[@kollege14a5]

2 years ago 20-30 minutes after take off our plane somehow dropped quite a bit. People who weren't strapped got lifted up to the ceiling. Then the plane caught itself and everyone got explosively put back into his seat, the plane started shaking like crazy and light went off and on for a few seconds. The stewardesses ran thourgh the lines shouting "PUT ON THE AIRPLANE BELT!". There was food everywhere on the ground cause before the turbulence they prepared it, kids crying, everyone was shocked. Like 5 minutes later the stewardess made an announcement where she sounded super nervous she couldnt even put some words together and her voice was shaking. She said that they dont have enough food for everyone now and said everything is fine and we should calm down. Still had 5 hours to fly and that were one of the shittest 5 hours of my life. I knew that it probably wasnt that dangerous at all but the nervous stewardess was making me nervous too and whenever the plane started shaking a bit I remember thinking "oh my god pls not again". At the landing the pilot made an announcement that he is sorry for the turbulence at the beginning it was caused from a plane flying in front of us disrupting the air flow.

[@adeotwin104]

tf is a stewardess speak english

[@cai3886]

@@adeotwin104 Lol, hon, that *is* English. Get a dictionary.

[@kohnbonn9744]

I flew into providence from philly one time at night and I really thought we might crash. We would drop all of a sudden felt like 100 feet. The clouds were so thick you couldn't see the light on the wing and the clouds would light up with lightning. Very very bad turbulence people were screaming haha. When we got off the plane I looked at the sky and it was a solid nasty cloud mass that was so low in was like 150ft off the ground. Mad props to the pilot for landing in that shit I know he couldn't see a god damn thing until he was right on the runway.

[@juliemanarin4127]

Same happened to me on a flight to Florida...like a roller coaster

[@PunchYourHeadOff]

Oh hell no - jeeez

[@at1212b]

@@juliemanarin4127 first time I flew into Florida recently. Hated the turbulence. I drove down from Toronto 2x before. Much rather do that!

[@gbigsangle3044]

Turbulence is convecting air. Florida would have a lot of that since there is tropical heat bands and big cumulus cloud formations where you can also expect turbulence.

[@DoggoWillink]

I’ve taken flights to Florida at least ten times, maybe more, from the northeastern US. Honestly I can’t remember any bad turbulence, maybe a little. So I don’t think it’s that common.

[@debidaly3084]

i love that his dog's fur is the same color as his hair, and it seems that his dog is anxiously awaiting the return of someone lol

[@mbrownie22]

Excellent presentation, I was ATC Enroute for 25 years and sometimes controllers would become annoyed at all the questions from the aircraft about turbulence reports especially on days with considerable turbulence. Of course we were on land where there wasn’t any. Once you fly and encounter some significant turbulence your attitude changes and you realize how much you appreciate smooth air lol. Anyway great video.

[@the.communist]

Im not afraid of turbulance, im afraid of the plane going down

[@ronaldderooij1774]

Best comment

[@Trunka34]

Lol so true

[@ebiooo]

So you're afraid when the plane is going to land?

[@linegenrou]

I know right

[@almarma]

@Mario I wish cars had the level of inspections planes have. Planes are inspected looking for many kind of issues like the one you're mentioning. They call it "fatigue", and they replace parts that suffer from fatigue by the same reason you're commenting. So despite the plane can look as always the same plane, it's parts can be totally new. I wish my car could have that level of control over it :)

[@KhomaStuff]

Holy shit i didnt know there were so many dangerous clouds. Thanks for the heads up, never flying again.

[@simonejayderai]

I know right

[@Gh0stM2]

Lmao

[@LimKaamen]

😃😃😃 Oh no, now you can fly peacefully, knowing that pilots know what the hell they're doing.

[@iuliaolteanu335]

I have a flight in a couple of days..

[@leewatson9061]

Did you not hear the part where they “never take the risk to fly though those dangerous clouds”

[@redlabel9294]

When you mentioned a bizjet being flipped over because of wing tip vortexts during approach and takeoff... it brought back a very vivid memory and I suspect one of the particular events that you were referring to. It was in Billings, Montana (where I'm typing this message) in the early 1990s. I had just landed my company's Mooney 231 and was headed for home in my car. Right after I passed our large school district's warehouse, a Cessna Citation owned/operated by WAPA got flipped-over on base or final and spun straight down into the warehouse killing all on board and setting the warehouse on fire. The Citation had been following closely behind a UPS 757. After that I remember ATC spacing landing aircraft further apart.

[@karenlafleur6592]

Where have these videos been all my life? Listening to you explain what is happening in the cockpit is very reassuring. I literally have to medicate myself to fly. I know it ridiculous, but the fear is terrible. Aerophobia is real!

[@EveryTipeOfVideo]

Make sure you guys like this video! As It had to be re-recorded twice due to some sound issues 😢, Show Petter (Mentour Pilot) how much you appreciate it!!

[@RahmanSajid]

EveryTypeOfVideo Glad to see the awesome effort Petter puts in to bring the best videos possible 😀

[@MentourPilot]

Thank you my friend!

[@planetrob555]

Are you his editor??

[@EveryTipeOfVideo]

@@planetrob555 Thumbnail designer and Moderator and video previewer 😁

[@Alessandro7432]

Even if the Quality is not excellent, I always enjoy watching your videos

[@cizzlen07]

Thanks to your brilliant explanation I learned more about turbulence than I ever did before. And here I thought I knew all there was to know about it. No doubt you’re an incredibly sharp pilot and I wish you the best in your career.

[@xxxstanstillxxx]

Brilliant video by you again, yes I’m one of those people who is always worried when at any time there is turbulence but it won’t stop me from flying on holiday. It’s given me a great insight to turbulence thanks again and love these explanations.

[@xxxstanstillxxx]

Just one other note,, I know you should always keep your seatbelt on when seated but I’m one of those people that don’t “ well not all the time” but soon as the seatbelt sign comes on I strap myself in and get myself ready for the turbulence to arrive but it doesn’t Why... ?because if you’ve ever have flown with Ryanair I’ve noticed that they put the seatbelt sign on if the pilot wants to go to the toilet and I’ve got myself worked up waiting for turbulence haha, yes I understand why and it’s a good security measure. ✈️

[@mattpouard5698]

Love your channel, very insightful and incredibly well narrated. Vingtip Wortexes made me chuckle though :)

[@davezimmerman1510]

Your detailed explanations are great 👍🏼. You make technical things understandable. I like the Dog too

[@nellievanellie9935]

I absolutely love the doggie, he is adorable and loving and matches hair with his owner.... he could care less about turbulence

[@fortye7]

He is so adorable and Peter is his favourite

[@quantumdecoherence1289]

Let's take a moment to appreciate the workload and stress pilots deal with on every flight, especially in such conditions. Salaries should be much higher.

[@oliviat7372]

I used not to scare of turbulence, but as I get older I have flying phobia, even mild turbulence. I used to fly overseas on long haul flights and even bad turbulence I was fine. Btw your dog is adorable 🥰. Thanks for sharing some good tips mr pilot.