Video tip: How to avoid turbulence and find a smoother ride
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During your preflight briefing, you observe that the air is clear and there are no storms in sight – does this mean you’re in store for a smooth, enjoyable flight? Possibly, but you should also consider another weather factor that can have a big impact on the comfort of the flight on VFR days: turbulence. This week’s tip discusses ways to avoid rough air and find a smoother ride on your next flight.
The video clip is from Sporty’s 2024 Learn to Fly Course
As Sporty’s lead aviation course and video producer, Bret is usually flying an interesting airplane, and often with a camera rolling. He oversees the development, production and distribution of over 30 aviation courses from Sporty's, including the Private Pilot Learn to Fly Course. He is a flight instructor and check airman at the Sporty's Academy flight school and a senior captain on a Cessna Citation.
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