V-Flyer

Sorry everyone, another 'silly' question from me.

I'm a very nervous flyer and have seen the weather for Sunday for my LGW flight to MCO - strong winds over the South Coast [:0]

I'm assuming the flight will still depart, but how turbulent will it be?

Please be honest, I can down some champagne to help my nerves! [:I]

Clare

How turbulent will it be is a question that I am pretty certain nobody will be answer, weather changes so often it is very hard to predict. Just remember aircrafts are designed to fly in turbulence and whilst it might not be the nicest experience it is very rarely unsafe.

Also remember, wind does NOT always mean turbulence. A steady wind can provide you with the smoothest flight you've ever had.

Have a good flight! I'll be following you out on Monday morning.

I have steady wind... [:I]

firsttimer -- not to worry! I've boarded planes in blustery conditions, confident we'd be upside down by the time we were 10 feet off the ground, but everything was fine. Those big jets can manufacture plenty more power than most wind storms (it's those small commuter jets that give me heart attacks in wind storms!).

Have fun and by all means, enjoy Champagne whether you feel the turbulence or not! [y]

GJ

Even if the weather is blustery, it will only be that way for the first couple of minutes of the flight, as you will very soon climb above the surface weather and into smoother air.

GJ is right, the 747 is a strong and well built plane, designed to handle very poor weather conditions. Your pilots are among some of the most professional people on the planet, with some of the best training that can be had.

Your flight will probably lurch, bump and thump less than the average train to work!

Bear this in mind and I hope that you manage to have a relaxed and enjoyable flight.

Mike

Thank you everyone, feeling a little calmer now [:D]

Put simply:

Wind does not necessarily equate to turbulence and turbulence is far from unsafe anyway.

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