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Why Do Aircraft Wings Bend And Flex Mid-Flight? 5 Interesting Reasons
Here's a detailed look at why airplane wings bend mid-flight and why passengers should actually feel reassured.
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This BJP MP Was Co-Pilot On Patna-Delhi Flight. Union Minister Shares Pics
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhandescribed his flight journey from Patna to Delhi "unforgettable," not for turbulence or delay, but because his co-pilot was none other than BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy, who flew the aircraft himself.
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Why Do You Get That 'Dropping Feeling' During Flight Takeoff? 6 Interesting Reasons Behind It
If you feel anxious during takeoff, you are not alone. Here is why that stomach-lurching sensation happens and how you can stay calm when it does.
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US Flight Drops Over 4,300 Feet In 44 Seconds, 2 Passengers Injured
Two passengers were injured during severe turbulence on SkyWest flight 5971 to Houston. The plane dropped 4,350 feet in 44 seconds near Fort Worth.
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Are You A Nervous Flyer? Turbulence In Planes Set To Worsen, Study Warns
Planes are more likely to encounter severe turbulence when they fly through the jet stream, the study warned.
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How Climate Change Is Impacting Air Turbulence
For many flyers, air turbulence can be an unnerving experience -- and in a world warming under the effects of climate change, it is only set to worsen, according to a growing body of scientific evidence.
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Tamil Pilot's Endearing Announcement On IndiGo Flight Wins Hearts: "Mera Hindi Sundar Hai"
The video of his announcement has gone viral, showcasing his charm and effort to connect with Hindi-speaking passengers despite the language barrier.
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"Saved By Luck": Congress MP On "Harrowing Journey" On Air India Flight
According to Congress MP KC Venugopal, the Air India flight, which was already delayed for departure, was hit by unprecedented turbulence shortly after take-off and was diverted to Chennai an hour later.
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"Significant" Turbulence Forces Delta Plane To Make Emergency Landing, 25 Hospitalised: "Saw Everything Fly Through The Air"
The aircraft landed safely in Minneapolis, and medical personnel evaluated the passengers and crew members.
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Will Your Next Flight Be Hit By Turbulence? You Can Find Out Before Takeoff
What if we told you there's now a site that can help reduce that turbulence unpredictability?
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Video: IndiGo Flight Hit By Turbulence Due To Delhi Storm, Landing Aborted
The pilot of an IndiGo flight aborted landing after the aircraft experienced severe turbulence as Delhi and surrounding areas experienced rainfall, storm and gusty winds.
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Blog | 30 Terrifying Minutes On A Delhi-Srinagar Flight That Changed My Life - By Derek O'Brien
We see lightning, clearly visible as it stabs through daylight. Now there is some turbulence, but it progresses rapidly. I realise this is not your regular turbulence. This is severe, the likes I've never experienced on my frequent flyer miles before
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Dramatic Video Shows Pakistani Plane Battling Sandstorm, Forced To Abort Landing In Lahore
Air Traffic Control reportedly instructed the pilot to abort the landing due to unsafe conditions.
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"Immediately Assisted...": Air Force Sources On IndiGo's Mid-Air Scare
The IndiGo plane that encountered severe turbulence en route from Delhi to Srinagar - leading to a terrifying 8,500-feet-per-minute descent, when the normal is no more than 3,000 - had been told Pak airspace was off limits, sources said.
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Storm, Screams, Hailstones: IndiGo's 8,500 Ft/Min Drop After Pak Refusal
A domestic flight from Delhi to Srinagar went through a chaotic situation on Wednesday, after the IndiGo aircraft encountered a violent hailstorm and severe turbulence, triggering multiple warnings, an 8,500-feet-per-minute descent.
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Why Do Aircraft Wings Bend And Flex Mid-Flight? 5 Interesting Reasons
Here's a detailed look at why airplane wings bend mid-flight and why passengers should actually feel reassured.
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This BJP MP Was Co-Pilot On Patna-Delhi Flight. Union Minister Shares Pics
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhandescribed his flight journey from Patna to Delhi "unforgettable," not for turbulence or delay, but because his co-pilot was none other than BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy, who flew the aircraft himself.
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Why Do You Get That 'Dropping Feeling' During Flight Takeoff? 6 Interesting Reasons Behind It
If you feel anxious during takeoff, you are not alone. Here is why that stomach-lurching sensation happens and how you can stay calm when it does.
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US Flight Drops Over 4,300 Feet In 44 Seconds, 2 Passengers Injured
Two passengers were injured during severe turbulence on SkyWest flight 5971 to Houston. The plane dropped 4,350 feet in 44 seconds near Fort Worth.
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Are You A Nervous Flyer? Turbulence In Planes Set To Worsen, Study Warns
Planes are more likely to encounter severe turbulence when they fly through the jet stream, the study warned.
-
How Climate Change Is Impacting Air Turbulence
For many flyers, air turbulence can be an unnerving experience -- and in a world warming under the effects of climate change, it is only set to worsen, according to a growing body of scientific evidence.
-
Tamil Pilot's Endearing Announcement On IndiGo Flight Wins Hearts: "Mera Hindi Sundar Hai"
The video of his announcement has gone viral, showcasing his charm and effort to connect with Hindi-speaking passengers despite the language barrier.
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"Saved By Luck": Congress MP On "Harrowing Journey" On Air India Flight
According to Congress MP KC Venugopal, the Air India flight, which was already delayed for departure, was hit by unprecedented turbulence shortly after take-off and was diverted to Chennai an hour later.
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"Significant" Turbulence Forces Delta Plane To Make Emergency Landing, 25 Hospitalised: "Saw Everything Fly Through The Air"
The aircraft landed safely in Minneapolis, and medical personnel evaluated the passengers and crew members.
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Will Your Next Flight Be Hit By Turbulence? You Can Find Out Before Takeoff
What if we told you there's now a site that can help reduce that turbulence unpredictability?
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Video: IndiGo Flight Hit By Turbulence Due To Delhi Storm, Landing Aborted
The pilot of an IndiGo flight aborted landing after the aircraft experienced severe turbulence as Delhi and surrounding areas experienced rainfall, storm and gusty winds.
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Blog | 30 Terrifying Minutes On A Delhi-Srinagar Flight That Changed My Life - By Derek O'Brien
We see lightning, clearly visible as it stabs through daylight. Now there is some turbulence, but it progresses rapidly. I realise this is not your regular turbulence. This is severe, the likes I've never experienced on my frequent flyer miles before
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Dramatic Video Shows Pakistani Plane Battling Sandstorm, Forced To Abort Landing In Lahore
Air Traffic Control reportedly instructed the pilot to abort the landing due to unsafe conditions.
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"Immediately Assisted...": Air Force Sources On IndiGo's Mid-Air Scare
The IndiGo plane that encountered severe turbulence en route from Delhi to Srinagar - leading to a terrifying 8,500-feet-per-minute descent, when the normal is no more than 3,000 - had been told Pak airspace was off limits, sources said.
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Storm, Screams, Hailstones: IndiGo's 8,500 Ft/Min Drop After Pak Refusal
A domestic flight from Delhi to Srinagar went through a chaotic situation on Wednesday, after the IndiGo aircraft encountered a violent hailstorm and severe turbulence, triggering multiple warnings, an 8,500-feet-per-minute descent.
