Short Stuff: Turbulence

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck break down everything you need to know about airplane turbulence—from the three different types pilots encounter to how modern aviation systems work together to keep flights as smooth as possible. They explore the science behind what causes turbulence, why planes are designed to flex and move during rough air, and the surprisingly low injury rates considering how many people fly every year. The guys also reveal the clever ways pilots predict and avoid turbulent zones before passengers even feel a bump, including an interesting network of real-time communication between aircraft in the sky.