This is not "just for sailors"...question...

Jace

Jace

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Do you "sail close to the wind"...

meaning.... head directly into it...

With life situations.

Some do.......do you?
 

I have flown into the wind on several occasions. It's no way to escape a bogey or missile that wants to take you down. I guess that's where the saying, "Always keep the wind at you back" may have come from.
 
Every time I do this is what happens

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I never liked flying on windy days. The climb out can be very turbulent depending on the velocity of the wind and the gusts. Once we reach cruising altitude it may or may not get better. I don’t like my passengers being uncomfortable or worried. Same with descending. Coming down through the clouds is bad enough, but there is also a thing called clear air or sky turbulence. It can be a beautiful day outside with no wind on the ground and when the plane takes off and at some point in the climb out, we could hit solid pockets of very turbulent air. Pilots are generally aware of this because other pilots that have already taken off will alert other departing flights of what to expect. That way, we can inform the passengers to expect a bumpy climb out until we get to about whatever altitude. When passengers are informed and expect the turbulence, they seem to be more relaxed when the bumpy ride begins.
 
oldman said:
I never liked flying on windy days. The climb out can be very turbulent depending on the velocity of the wind and the gusts. Once we reach cruising altitude it may or may not get better. I don’t like my passengers being uncomfortable or worried. Same with descending. Coming down through the clouds is bad enough, but there is also a thing called clear air or sky turbulence. It can be a beautiful day outside with no wind on the ground and when the plane takes off and at some point in the climb out, we could hit solid pockets of very turbulent air. Pilots are generally aware of this because other pilots that have already taken off will alert other departing flights of what to expect. That way, we can inform the passengers to expect a bumpy climb out until we get to about whatever altitude. When passengers are informed and expect the turbulence, they seem to be more relaxed when the bumpy ride begins.
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On one of my flights back from Europe to USA, I was among many passengers who would swear our pilot looked for the pockets of turbulence on purpose. I literally was bounced upwards into the overhead compartments twice - and no, the seatbelt sign didn't come on during any of these episodes.

When we landed, I commented to the pilot, "Nice flying." I was, of course, being sarcastic. He didn't get it - just thanked me. The stewardess got it, haha - shared an eye-roll with me! My flight passenger days are over!

I'm glad to hear that you were more aware of passenger desires!
 
All great posts!👍 Thanks!
 

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