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Friday, November 3, 2006 12:00 AM

Ask the pilot

There's no doubt that turbulence rattles the nerves of uneasy fliers, but is it dangerous?
By Patrick Smith

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  • Friday, November 3, 2006 09:01 AM

    Turbulence

    I also enjoy turbulence,not only on planes, but in cars. Feeling the crosswind pushing the car out of the lane and having to compensate reminds me that I am driving fast in a machine, not munching chips on a sofa. When I want to be still, I am. When I want to move fast, I like to feel it.

    There is such a thing as being too insulated from reality.

    —jared2 Read jared2's other letters

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