Anonymous
Post 01/05/2023 00:00     Subject: Re:Turbulence flying to/from Denver?
I returned from Denver yesterday. We hit turbulence the last hour coming into Dulles. I’ve flown in/out of Denver quite a bit (3-4 times in the last year) and haven’t noticed much different on this flights. Tend to hit more in east coast thunderstorms.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 23:21     Subject: Re:Turbulence flying to/from Denver?
My best piece of advice is to fly with kids, or look around at kids around the ages of 6 to 12. They generally love turbulence. My DD loves it and starts laughing when the turbulence gets really bad, she can't wait for another bump, it's like a roller coaster for her. It helps me see it in a totally different way, that if it was some kind of park ride, it might actually be kind of fun. I'm sure not all kids are like this, but before they learn to be afraid of things, most of them are.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 23:08     Subject: Re:Turbulence flying to/from Denver?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I live in Denver. Denver flights are known for their turbulence going into and out of the airport. I travel often and HATE turbulence. I get terrible motion sickness. I suggest getting a seat close to the front of the plane.


Same. I’ve been on flights where people are vomiting the turbulence is so bad, and many that are totally fine. It is what it is. You can’t predict it.


OP here- I always thought the middle of the plane was the best place to sit not to feel the turbulence as much.


I've also read that the best place to minimize the feeling of turbulence is over the wings, so that's where I try to sit. I did have a turbulent flight once where I was over the wings and didn't feel it too badly, but the flight attendant mentioned that people in the back were having a rough time. So definitely try to avoid the rear of the plane, although I know no one wants the rear anyway.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 23:04     Subject: Re:Turbulence flying to/from Denver?
I've flown between Denver and DC a few times. All were fine aside from one afternoon flight home to DC. I saw a bad thunderstorm come through as I waited to board, and it delayed my flight a bit. I thought well at least that's over, but it still made the flight bumpy. I tend to be a somewhat nervous flyer but I wasn't the only one yelping when the plane dropped about 2 or 3 times. No one was screaming or losing their cool, and it's not like luggage was falling out of the overhead bins. But I was glad I had xanax on me! A girl sitting next to me said she had been on a flight to Hawaii when the plane got struck by lightning and the lights went out. I actually found that reassuring because it was good to know that planes can handle really bad weather.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2023 07:42     Subject: Turbulence flying to/from Denver?
Anonymous wrote:If you're already worried about turbulence several weeks/months before your flight, then you're already psyching yourself out over something people all over the world do all day, every day without incident.

Don't think about it. Don't worry about it. No matter what happens you are going to be fine and will arrive safely in Denver. Think of a ride on a plane like you would riding the train or a bus. It's just another mode of transportation (and way safer).

I got over my fear of flying and don't really fear turbulence but I still get a little mildly shaken if its particularly bad. But I don't fear the plane crashing, its just my body physically reacting. First thing I do is lean my head back and close my eyes and think about something else. Don't try to fight against the turbulence, lean into it. If its gets particularly bumpy I bend down like I am getting something from my bag under the seat and somehow that seems to counteract the sensations. But overall I've just solidified the mindset that the plane will not crash. The autopilot will hold the plane steady. There's nothing to be afraid of.


Agree with a lot of this. I know turbulence isn’t unsafe , it’s just a physical sensation I dislike . But I do find that bending over helps you feel less “bouncy” if that makes sense. I bring a neck pillow and if it gets pretty rough I just lay my head in it on the tray table . Helps a lot.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2023 05:54     Subject: Turbulence flying to/from Denver?
Anonymous wrote:If you're already worried about turbulence several weeks/months before your flight, then you're already psyching yourself out over something people all over the world do all day, every day without incident.

Don't think about it. Don't worry about it. No matter what happens you are going to be fine and will arrive safely in Denver. Think of a ride on a plane like you would riding the train or a bus. It's just another mode of transportation (and way safer).

I got over my fear of flying and don't really fear turbulence but I still get a little mildly shaken if its particularly bad. But I don't fear the plane crashing, its just my body physically reacting. First thing I do is lean my head back and close my eyes and think about something else. Don't try to fight against the turbulence, lean into it. If its gets particularly bumpy I bend down like I am getting something from my bag under the seat and somehow that seems to counteract the sensations. But overall I've just solidified the mindset that the plane will not crash. The autopilot will hold the plane steady. There's nothing to be afraid of.


Thanks- all makes sense. I realize it’s a normal thing, just had read it was particularly bad there so I was feeling worried. Like another poster, it makes
Me anxious (not because I’m worried something bad will happen - but because it makes me feel ill and motion sick). I realize it’s a safe mode of transportation.

Although now I’ve also added altitude sickness to my list of worries since I’ll be going to RMNP and my body is very sensitive to that kind of thing. I’ll be sure to drink a lot of water but I’m sure I’ll still end up feeling sick.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2023 05:49     Subject: Re:Turbulence flying to/from Denver?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I live in Denver. Denver flights are known for their turbulence going into and out of the airport. I travel often and HATE turbulence. I get terrible motion sickness. I suggest getting a seat close to the front of the plane.


Same. I’ve been on flights where people are vomiting the turbulence is so bad, and many that are totally fine. It is what it is. You can’t predict it.


OP here- I always thought the middle of the plane was the best place to sit not to feel the turbulence as much.
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2023 23:29     Subject: Re:Turbulence flying to/from Denver?
Anonymous wrote:I live in Denver. Denver flights are known for their turbulence going into and out of the airport. I travel often and HATE turbulence. I get terrible motion sickness. I suggest getting a seat close to the front of the plane.


Same. I’ve been on flights where people are vomiting the turbulence is so bad, and many that are totally fine. It is what it is. You can’t predict it.
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2023 22:05     Subject: Turbulence flying to/from Denver?
If you're already worried about turbulence several weeks/months before your flight, then you're already psyching yourself out over something people all over the world do all day, every day without incident.

Don't think about it. Don't worry about it. No matter what happens you are going to be fine and will arrive safely in Denver. Think of a ride on a plane like you would riding the train or a bus. It's just another mode of transportation (and way safer).

I got over my fear of flying and don't really fear turbulence but I still get a little mildly shaken if its particularly bad. But I don't fear the plane crashing, its just my body physically reacting. First thing I do is lean my head back and close my eyes and think about something else. Don't try to fight against the turbulence, lean into it. If its gets particularly bumpy I bend down like I am getting something from my bag under the seat and somehow that seems to counteract the sensations. But overall I've just solidified the mindset that the plane will not crash. The autopilot will hold the plane steady. There's nothing to be afraid of.
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2023 21:05     Subject: Re:Turbulence flying to/from Denver?
I live in Denver. Denver flights are known for their turbulence going into and out of the airport. I travel often and HATE turbulence. I get terrible motion sickness. I suggest getting a seat close to the front of the plane.
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2023 15:28     Subject: Turbulence flying to/from Denver?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes it will be bumpy coming in. Very often you will have a go around at landing due to wind shears coming off the plains. It’s normal and ok. If the wing flaps go down and you speed up again, nothing is wrong, they just gotta circle and hang out at 10,000 feet until it’s clear to land.


Very often? Definitely not.


Dunno what to say. Clearly we all have different experiences flying in and out. It’s been a go around for wind for me each time I’ve flown there.


Oh, and delayed takeoffs - for wind.
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2023 15:28     Subject: Turbulence flying to/from Denver?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes it will be bumpy coming in. Very often you will have a go around at landing due to wind shears coming off the plains. It’s normal and ok. If the wing flaps go down and you speed up again, nothing is wrong, they just gotta circle and hang out at 10,000 feet until it’s clear to land.


Very often? Definitely not.


Dunno what to say. Clearly we all have different experiences flying in and out. It’s been a go around for wind for me each time I’ve flown there.