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06 Learn about turbulence

A bumpy flight can skyrocket your stress level. Before you fly, try educating yourself about the actual risk that turbulence poses. (Spoiler: it's perfectly safe.) Read up on airplane design, and learn how each component is engineered to handle rough air. The more you know, the less likely you are to fear the unknown.

For example, the wings on commercial jets can bend to almost 90 degrees without breaking — even if it flexes, it won't snap off.

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