Not sure if you are being sarcastic, but I was a P-3 pilot and a T-6 Texan II instructor. I also taught aviation weather for 4 years so I think I know a little about the subject....

Not being sarcastic at all. I can't go back and edit what I said about maintaining altitude, so I just wanted to reiterate that I was wrong and you are correct in saying to maintain attitude. I didn't want to create confusion for wordfromthewise or anyone else if they read this topic.

ahh...I think I jumped the gun and came across sounding like a jerk, I apologize for the way I worded my post.

i fly diamond katana's and diamondstar's. thanks again for the great advice

The only thing that worries me about turbulence is that it will rock me sleep.

Turbulence reminds me that I'm flying :) Smooth air is just spooky.

Remember, the plane is stronger than you :)

I used to get a little uptight about turbulence. One of my instructors was an avid gilder pilot and he could almost read the clouds and the ground and tell when it was coming. I learned a lot, and don't tense up anymore.

Having a couple hundred hours in Diamonds, I'm sorry. I love the planes, but they are so light that turbulence can just pound those planes. Plus, the low clearance for your head doesn't help when you encounter "Moderate" turbulence. A heavier airplane is less susceptible to the kind of turbulence that makes for a "fun" day in a DA20. If you have the chance, try one.

where do you fly out of?

the rocky mountain region, Kpvu