What Pilots Do When Turbulence Hits
Pilots are able to avoid extreme turbulence by following weather patterns. However, turbulence still hits during warm sunny days, so some turbulence is unpredictable. Pilots are trained to not fly directly into the turbulence. Instead, they aim to take the smoothest route or go around. However, turbulence can be over 100 miles wide and long, so some disturbances are unavoidable.
A pilot is trained to slow the plane down to the turbulence penetration speed, which is known as maneuvering speed.