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Well, everyone get nervous over something. You are not the only one about plane rides. Imagine tons of steel in the air, and if something goes wrong, only way is down. You have no control over it, that is the nervous part.
 
I love planes.

my grandpa used to take me to the airport when I was younger to watch the planes.

I've never been on one though. ItfI had to list some of my fears, planes would be one of them.

Something about being suspended in air doesnt sit well with me.
 
It's not so much a nervousness as it is the inability to move around freely. A variant of claustrophobia I guess. But I get that way in crowed malls or events to though.

As for the actual act of flying, the only part that gets to me is landing. I still get tense whenever I land. It's just not a natural feeling to me.
 
I've been on several 12-14 hour flights and I detest them. I hate flying actually. It's not claustrophobia (though sitting next to a fat ass invading one's space does require a certain peace of mind, so as not to lash out at them), and it's not a fear. I simply don't enjoy it. Sitting in a tiny seat for many hours in exceedingly dry air with almost nothing to do and little movement is just not enjoyable.
 
hmm I fly back to southeast asia twice a year... each plane ride is about 24 hour total (including aiport waiting time, etc)

 
Been on long air flights from san fran to taipei or tokyo. No problem the hottie stewardess keep me awake 😉
 
here are some statistics that might help the logical side of your brain overcome your fear a little--

1. in 2002, the last year that data is available for, there were ZERO fatalities on U.S. air carriers. that is in almost 7.5 billion aircraft miles flown and over 10 million departures.
2. overall, flying on U.S. air carriers is 3 to 5 times safer than driving.

conclusion: commercial aircraft are ridiculously safe.
 
I flew for almost 9 hours to Amsterdam last summer and it was a blast...

free drinks in flight helped alot though... 🙂
 
Originally posted by: PipBoy
here are some statistics that might help the logical side of your brain overcome your fear a little--

1. in 2002, the last year that data is available for, there were ZERO fatalities on U.S. air carriers. that is in almost 7.5 billion aircraft miles flown and over 10 million departures.
2. overall, flying on U.S. air carriers is 3 to 5 times safer than driving.

conclusion: commercial aircraft are ridiculously safe.
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The first one is pretty damn commendable. The second one I have issues with...not because of the stat, but simply because it *is* a stat.

If my chances of dying in a car are .03%, then I may have a .00075% chance of dying in a air craft crash.

Is it really significant?
 
Originally posted by: vi_edit
Originally posted by: PipBoy
here are some statistics that might help the logical side of your brain overcome your fear a little--

1. in 2002, the last year that data is available for, there were ZERO fatalities on U.S. air carriers. that is in almost 7.5 billion aircraft miles flown and over 10 million departures.
2. overall, flying on U.S. air carriers is 3 to 5 times safer than driving.

conclusion: commercial aircraft are ridiculously safe.
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The first one is pretty damn commendable. The second one I have issues with...not because of the stat, but simply because it *is* a stat.

If my chances of dying in a car are .03%, then I may have a .00075% chance of dying in a air craft crash.

Is it really significant?
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yes it's significant....you have more of a chance at dying in a car than an aircraft...statistically that is..
 
Originally posted by: PipBoy
1. in 2002, the last year that data is available for, there were ZERO fatalities on U.S. air carriers. that is in almost 7.5 billion aircraft miles flown and over 10 million departures.
2. overall, flying on U.S. air carriers is 3 to 5 times safer than driving.

conclusion: commercial aircraft are ridiculously safe.
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Where did you get stat #2? I was told in both (1) drivers ed and (2) ticket removal class that the stat was US air carriers are about 100 times safer than driving. Of course I have no real proof of my data either. Maybe they define 'safe' differently.

By the way, I just flew from Nebraska to Japan on Sunday (15 hours total air time of three flights, 21 hours total time). I am flying back on this Saturday (14 hours in air, 19 hours total time if things go smooth). I used to get nervous during the whole flights, but recently I only get nervous during landing. I was very pleased to see individual LCD screens now in coach for free - I choose to watch 4 movies and about 5 TV shows during the longest trip. That made the long flight much better.

 
Originally posted by: midwestfisherman
I don't/won't fly!!
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Well, i need to get over this, just wondering if anyone had any suggestions. I will fly no matter what, just a matter of enjoying it more or being nervous.
 
Flying is a pain to me..
I get severe earaches and the last time i flew, i had too much to drink on the plane (i got up to use the bathroom, and my head was spinning, I had to sit right back down.. high altitude and booz don't mix for me)

Im scared of those planes with propellors :Q.. none of those on domestic flights.. so you should be ok 🙂
 
Originally posted by: ajpa123
Flying is a pain to me..
I get severe earaches and the last time i flew, i had too much to drink on the plane (i got up to use the bathroom, and my head was spinning, I had to sit right back down.. high altitude and booz don't mix for me)

Im scared of those planes with propellors :Q.. none of those on domestic flights.. so you should be ok 🙂
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that sucks, you must have really sensitive ears. I believe airline cabins are pressurized so that you never 'feel' more than about 6000' altitude. you could try chewing gum, that helps some people.
 
Originally posted by: dullard
Originally posted by: PipBoy
1. in 2002, the last year that data is available for, there were ZERO fatalities on U.S. air carriers. that is in almost 7.5 billion aircraft miles flown and over 10 million departures.
2. overall, flying on U.S. air carriers is 3 to 5 times safer than driving.

conclusion: commercial aircraft are ridiculously safe.
Click to expand...
Where did you get stat #2? I was told in both (1) drivers ed and (2) ticket removal class that the stat was US air carriers are about 100 times safer than driving. Of course I have no real proof of my data either. Maybe they define 'safe' differently.
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#2 is derived, if you are interested see the analysis I did in this old post.
 
Xanax is your friend. 🙂

I really hate flying. I've had so many bad flights: 1) Flew through a tornado area in Oklahoma/Arkasas. 2) Couldn't land in Dallas because of excessive fog, so we sat up in the sky and pivoted like the 2nd hand on a clock. The stories go on and on.

 
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