Does a hurricane cause bad turbulence?

[ErinInCT]

I am the world's worst flyer. I already have my Xanax, but now am worried about the winds of Jeanne causing turbulence. I'm flying in at 12:30pm on Sunday. Anyone know what kind of flight problems Jeanne may cause?

 

[goofy4tink]

We did hit a little more turbulance when we traveled in August. Charley was on the way (not a problem for us flying tho) and I think it was Bonnie(?) that was on her way out. We did fly over/around most of the bad stuff but still felt a little more than usual. I think you will find that most pilots will opt to go around not thru the 'bad air'.

 

[PneumaticTransit]

I flew out of Orlando to Minnesota on September 15th (over Ivan) and we didn't have any more turbulance than usual.

 

[WeLoveThePoly]

Originally posted by ErinInCT
I am the world's worst flyer. I already have my Xanax, but now am worried about the winds of Jeanne causing turbulence. I'm flying in at 12:30pm on Sunday. Anyone know what kind of flight problems Jeanne may cause?

You sound like me! I also have my Xanax ready.

And, like you, I've feared that the hurricanes and unsettled weather would cause lots of turbulance!

I hope you have a nice, calm, safe flight on Sunday!

Have fun!

Debbie

 

[bigbabyblues]

We were supposed to fly in Sunday around noon as well, and the plane ride was what i was most concerned about, actually the landing. Hope it goes smoothly!

 

[ricktib]

Originally posted by goofy4tink
I think you will find that most pilots will opt to go around not thru the 'bad air'.

Airline pilot here - I concur.

 

[muguet27]

We also flew over the remnants of Ivan, on Sept. 17. It was no more turbulent than any other flight. The only time we even had a little was when descending through the clouds. Our pilot even said that if things got bumpy we would go around or go higher.

 

[Maude4Disney]

We ran into Ivan last Thursday (around Atlanta) Our pilot had forewarned us and right on schedule things got a little bumpy, but not bad. As soon as we ran into it the pilot turned and went around it. The turbulence only lasted about 10 minutes max.

 

[QuickGold]

I flew during a hurricane last year(and I'm the worst flier!) and it wasn't that bad. Remember, drugs are your friends

 

[MouseClubMom]

Turbulence itself can't hurt airplanes.

I flew over Charley and thru Ivan recently and had no more turbulence than usual except a little bit on takeoff and landing as we were coming back down thru the clouds.

If you are a fearful flyer check out our online Fear of Flying support group at: http://p197.ezboard.com/bfearofflying16582 . Several airline pilots volunteer their time to answer questions to put your mind at ease about flying!

Several Disney fans over there too. Check it out!


MCMm

 

[EsmeraldaX]

I think the plane can fly above/around most of the bad weather!

You'll be fine. Have a great trip!!!

 

[Threehearts]

Too funny, Matt!! Threehearts

 

[phamton]

According to WESH tv Orlando, Orlando International Airport will stop commercial flights at 5 p.m. Saturday.
http://a.www.orlandoweather.com/hurricanes/3695921/detail.html