Air Info: How crews anticipate turbulence and minimize their impact

Predicting flight turbulence in advance is a challenge, but there are several tools, data and methods used by pilots, airlines and meteorologists to anticipate and minimize their impact. Here is how to know or estimate pre-flight turbulence: 1. Aeronautical weather forecasts Turbulences are often linked to specific weather conditions (storms, fronts, jet streams, etc.).