When turbulence is encountered during the approach to a landing, what action is recommended?

Increasing the airspeed above normal approach speed during turbulence is often recommended as it provides the pilot with enhanced control over the aircraft. Higher airspeeds can improve the aircraft's stability and responsiveness, making it less susceptible to the effects of turbulence. This added control is particularly important as the aircraft transitions to landing, where precision and stability are crucial for safe operations. By flying at a slightly higher speed, the pilot can better manage unexpected changes in altitude or attitude caused by turbulence, ensuring a smoother approach.

Maintaining a higher airspeed can also reduce the potential for stall occurrences, as aircraft are generally more resilient to turbulence at speeds above the stall threshold. Moreover, this practice allows for better handling characteristics, which is particularly valuable when dealing with variable wind conditions associated with turbulent environments near the ground.

The selection of airspeed adjustments during turbulence must be carefully calculated and should always correlate with the aircraft's performance characteristics and limitations.