What is the standard procedure when encountering turbulence during departure?

When encountering turbulence during departure, the standard procedure is to maintain altitude and speed. This approach is grounded in the principles of flight safety and aircraft stability. By maintaining altitude and speed, pilots ensure that the aircraft remains in a controlled flight condition, which is vital for navigating through turbulent conditions.

Resisting the urge to change altitude or drastically alter speed helps prevent the aircraft from entering an unstable flight profile that could lead to loss of control. Instead, maintaining a steady altitude and speed allows pilots to assess the situation while ensuring the safety of the aircraft and passengers.

Other options such as reducing speed and descending immediately might lead to a situation where the aircraft cannot maintain proper control, while climbing to a higher altitude could put the aircraft into more severe turbulence if not careful. Executing a 180-degree turn could lead to unnecessary exposure to turbulent areas and complicate the situation further. Therefore, maintaining altitude and speed serves as the best practice during these challenging flight conditions.