How did the pilot know we were about to hit bad turbulence?

Aah yes. Downhill…

Stunningly often? Yes.

I also fly with my hands locked to the underside of the armrest lifting up; personally keeping the aircraft in the SKY for the entire flight - except the bathroom episodes.

I fly lots. All over the US. Overseas, lived in Japan, Italy multiple years. Many and current deployments in support of US soldiers.

Hate to fly? No, not really. I have a private pilot’s license but choose when I fly. I don’t go blasting off into the nearest line of thunderstorms.

“We’ll just punch through this little turbulence and be on the ground in no time”. HOW ABOUT IF WE JUST CIRCLE A BIT AND WAIT UNTIL THE DAMN STORM PASSES THE AIRPORT!
“I’m sorry sir, would you please stop disturbing the other passengers”.

PIREP

Far Side cartoon:

Pilot on intercom: “Okay folks, looks like we have some turbulence ahead”

[Pilot & Copilot randomly wiggle the controls]

Pilot: "Okay, looks like we are through the worst of…[knowing look to Copilot] no wait get ready for some more turbulence!

Um, very tiny nitpick: Palmdale is on the periphery of Los Angeles, any more. The cañons between are quite house filled, now, and the Antelope Valley Freeway is essentially part of Greater L.A. :eek:

I just imagine that I’m on a bus driving over rough potholes. It helps…try it!