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Captain Sereni, with nearly 44 years of flying experience, explains that turbulence is simply the motion of air influenced by various atmospheric forces. During severe events, pilots may need to switch from autopilot to manual control to stabilize the aircraft.
In a simulated scenario, Captain Sereni demonstrated how pilots respond:
Autopilot disengagement occurs when turbulence exceeds the system's capacity.
Manual flying requires pilots to adjust altitude—descending to a safer level widens the flight's safe operating band and mitigates turbulence.
G-force management is critical, and pilots are trained to make quick decisions, such as changing height to navigate turbulent zones effectively.