Captain Nowhere Turbulence

For some of you out there turbulence can be frightening and or
induce motion sickness. Know however, that it is a normal part of
flying and that there are ways to cope with it. You should know
that it isn't going to hurt the aircraft. Jets routinely fly through
turbulence with little effort. The wings are pretty flexible and
take the motion. And the wings are actually one piece that goes
through the fuselage. Doing some research on turbulence and what
causes it, this has been to help some cope with their fear.

Distractions can help quite a bit as well. Talking to someone,
reading, solving crossword puzzles, or playing sudoku can engage
your mind and help it avoid the turbulence. Gripping the armrests
and "white knuckling" it while you sit in silence and picture the
worst is just about the worst way to cope with it. Sleeping has
also been known to help individuals with anxiety over turbulence
and flying.

For the motion sickness you can try Dramamine but, if you do so,
remember to take it an hour before the flight to be able to
benefit from its full effects during takeoff. Dramamine is also
known to knock you out, which for some is a plus. If you want to
stay away from the pharmaceuticals you can try ginger candy. The
flavor is very enjoyable for some and offers a less chemical
solution without side effects like drowsiness.

Turbulence is a normal part of flight and if you ever need a
reminder of that, just look to the professionals. The flight
attendants rarely react to it with anything other than annoyance. If
the crew is calm then you can pretty much count on the fact that
everything is going to be okay.

Travel Safe, Travel Smart . . . Get Somewhere!