3 Facts about Turbulence You Should Know

If you knew what pilots know about turbulence, you’re sure to find flying more relaxing. There is a real ‘feeling of what on earth is this’ when you hit turbulence while flying. Without getting overly scientific, this post will try to take some of the mystery out of turbulence and explain what it means for you. We hope that this will reduce stress levels on your next flight and maybe even allow you to enjoy the process a bit more.

Before we get in to the details, it is important to point out that pilots really do not like bumpy air and will do everything they can to avoid it. Aircraft are equipped with highly modern surveillance equipment and science allows us to predict areas of turbulence; however, sometimes you just can’t avoid it.

Turbulence is the Primary Cause of Non-fatal Aviation Accidents

In the 28 years from 1980 to 20008 the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported nearly 300 serious injuries attributed to turbulence. Nearly two thirds of these involved flight attendants and 114 passengers suffered injuries over this nearly 30 year period. Unfortunately, 3 people suffered fatal injuries. Interestingly, 2 of those were not wearing their seatbelts when instructed to do so and would probably have survived if they had been.

The safest thing to do is keep your seatbelt fastened; pilots always wear theirs. This is also why most airlines recommend wearing your seatbelt even when the sign is switched off.

American Geography Leads to Turbulence.

The convergence of jet streams at the altitude of modern airliners and the numerous mountain ranges are causes of much turbulence. This and other factors mean that the geography of the United States naturally produces turbulence. It also means it is relatively easy to predict.

The good news is that with a detailed knowledge of the natural causes of turbulence and access to the latest meteorological data, flights are planned to avoid these areas.

The Convergence of Jet Streams Creates Turbulence

A jet stream is a wind of greater than 50 knots. Further, these winds are normally stronger during the winter months than in the summer. Jet streams will normally gust west-east and jet aircraft take advantage of this fact by flying in them when heading east. Jet streams are avoided by aircraft traveling west, as the tail wind would slow the aircraft and require a higher fuel usage.

Flight plans will include a depiction of jet streams on the chosen route. This means that the pilot can warn passengers and cabin staff when the aircraft is about to enter an area where two jet streams overlap. This is why you often have the seatbelt light switched on before the turbulence arrives.

Philadelphia Limousine is a ground transportation company in the Philadelphia Area. We know that our customers must contend with routine air travel and hope that this post has removed some of the mystery surrounding turbulence. While we cannot ensure that your flight will be bump-free, we can guarantee that from the moment you leave the departure gate everything will be serene. When your business or pleasure travels bring you to the Greater Philadelphia Area, you can be sure that Philadelphia Limo Service will assist you in any requirements or special needs that you may have. Our corporate services are second to no one and reflect the skills and expertise expected and demanded by the discriminating travelers. We are known for our personalized partnerships, flexible approach to corporate travel management, and our ability to tailor programs to our clients’ needs.

Guarantee The Success of Your Event: 5 Critical Tips

Planning an event is a tough undertaking, but making it a roaring success is way tougher. This holds true for a small meeting as well as a massive corporate event. What’s more, as an event organizer, you’ve got to justify all the expenses and try to please all different tastes. This week’s post gives you the 5 critical tips to ensure event success and make your life easier.

1. The Right Location

A popular, appropriate and accessible venue will set you up to succeed. It will also make it much more likely that participants will sign up for an event. To get the choice of venue right it’s necessary to really imagine things from your potential audience’s view. You then need to get out and visit each possible venue, checking that it has all the facilities that you need within your budget.

2. The Right Caterer

Great food can turn a mediocre event into something that everyone will talk about. While food itself should be a dash of brilliance you are looking for boring old reliable in your caterer. This is not derogatory, more someone who’ll not let you down and that you’ve used previously or had solid recommends for. Hand in hand with catering is service; this will set the tone for the event, so consider it at the same time.

3. The Right Speakers

Interesting and engaging speakers are critical to attracting a large number of the right attendees. Being able to listen to and interact with great speakers is a major reason that people attend events in the first place, so capitalize on this fact. To find a great speaker you are best of drawing up a short list first, perhaps using personal recommends, then ensure that they all fit the bill and then simply select the best available.

4. The Right interaction

A really successful event is a dynamic two-way occasion. Conversely, the worst events are those with no interaction. Ensure you capture you attendees’ inspiration and encourage participation by designing it into the event from the start. Make sure you leave enough time for it and encourage people to participate across a variety of media and in a variety of ways

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5. The Right Schedule

If you start with the assumption that every attendee has taken time out to attend your event from a busy, demanding and lucrative schedule, you’ll not waste people’s time with a poorly thought out schedule. The right schedule is not a packed one that has no time to breathe; rather, it is one that seeks to maximize participants’ time by keeping every aspect as efficient as possible. Don’t take shortcuts with transport for example that will lead to people hanging around with nothing to do.

As a limousine company, based in Philadelphia and offering services in the Tri-State area, we know just how important events can be. We specialize in ensuring that ground transportation service in support of events is nothing short of immaculate. We are proud of our contributions to the many events that we’ve had the privilege to support over the years and our experienced team is available today to ensure your next event is a roaring success. Whatever your travel requirements, Philadelphia Limousine services has everything to meet and exceed them. Whether you have a large number of people that will be requiring ground transportation or just a few, Philadelphia Limo ensures that everyone is provided excellent service from the start to the finish of your special event.