Why and how much do aircraft wings flex/bend (during turbulence)?

There is pretty good evidence that turbulence is on the rise, and this is especially the case with Clear Air Turbulence (CAT). University of Reading reported that “the total annual duration of severe turbulence increased by 55% from 17.7 hours in 1979 to 27.4 hours in 2020.” Any passenger who is seated in an aircraft … Continue reading Why and how much do aircraft wings flex/bend (during turbulence)?