By Mecikalski, John R Feltz, Wayne F; Murray, John

By Katz, Peter Weathering the storm Many pilots have done it: decided to go for a local flight on the spur of the moment after taking a look at the sky and feeling assured that all is well.

WASHINGTON, July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Most airline passengers and flight crews have one thing in common: they don't like turbulence.