First Time Flying

[Musicman408]

Thanks for all of the great tips and suggestions guys.

Just to clarify, I have most definitely been far outside of Kentucky, we have always just taken road trips. I've been as far north as Canada, and as far south as Daytona Beach.

[ButterCookie]

*resists urge to sing Daytona Demon*

I like flying but the pressure hurts my ears an insane amount.

[Sleepless-Child]

Am I the only one with a flying phobia ? It's terrifying.

[HejiraNYC]

Originally Posted by Sleepless-Child

Am I the only one with a flying phobia ? It's terrifying.

Nope. I've flown a lot, but I never get used to it. Although it's obvious that air travel is enabled by the wonders of engineering and physics, there is a part of me that believes that it's just. plain. wrong. People were not born with wings and a gazillion-ton metal cylinder just should not be flying above the clouds... I don't think my mind will ever adapt to that concept. I definitely need to be medicated to calm my nerves.

[jaycee]

I'm a bit indifferent to flying myself. The seats are a bit crampy and the window's small, although what you can see of the outside is pretty amazing - being above clouds is really something else! Also, take off and landing are always a bit of fun, although rather noisy!

[holidayroad]

Originally Posted by Sleepless-Child

Am I the only one with a flying phobia ? It's terrifying.

I love it, but my husband is terrified! I try to tell him that crashes are extremely rare, but he still won't get on a plane. To me, I'd rather get on a plane than in a car any day!

[jaycee]

Originally Posted by holidayroad

I love it, but my husband is terrified! I try to tell him that crashes are extremely rare, but he still won't get on a plane. To me, I'd rather get on a plane than in a car any day!

Statistically speaking, a sensible choice! (I think... I can't think of where there is any evidence for my assertion...)

[HejiraNYC]

Originally Posted by jaycee

Statistically speaking, a sensible choice! (I think... I can't think of where there is any evidence for my assertion...)

The odds of being killed on a single trip in an airliner accident is 52.6 million:1. The odds are lower for smaller aircraft.

Source: NTSB Accidents and Accident Rates by NTSB Classification 1995-2004 DOT Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 1995- 2004

So if you die in a plane crash, you've basically hit the lottery.

[jaycee]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

The odds of being killed on a single trip in an airliner accident is 52.6 million:1. The odds are lower for smaller aircraft.

Source: NTSB Accidents and Accident Rates by NTSB Classification 1995-2004 DOT Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 1995- 2004

So if you die in a plane crash, you've basically hit the lottery.

Thank you kindly!
(Just as in physics, a theorist is always well complimented by a willing experimentalist! )

[ragrsrocalot]

I enjoy flying. Especially taking off. I guess it's the speed, and seeing the ground getting further away. Anyway, bring some good tunes, close your eyes, and enjoy the ride. It's fun, you'll enjoy it.

[Sleepless-Child]

Originally Posted by holidayroad

I love it, but my husband is terrified! I try to tell him that crashes are extremely rare, but he still won't get on a plane. To me, I'd rather get on a plane than in a car any day!

Yeah, you're right. I know it's stupid, but I can't help. And there's a part of me that says "well, If I have a car accident, I still can manage to survive... somehow...but a crash.." !
And that's a real problem for me, because I love travelling. And 2 days-road-trips-without-any-stop aren't fun.

[1sttimelongtime]

I used to enjoy flying, until I read the transcript of the Swissair flight that went down off Nova Scotia. Then I watched a few too many of the Why Planes Go Down, parts I, II and III and vowed never to set foot on a plane again.

This vow lasted from 1996 to Fleetwood Mac's European tour in October. Luckily I found out that a friend of a friend was a pilot and I grilled him about why planes go down. He went over several well known crashes and explained exactly why they happened. He really set my mind at ease and I was not too panic stricken on the way to London, and I really enjoyed the flight back. I will not hesitate to fly again. Now if FM would just up and go back on tour!!!

[DavidMn]

I didnt fly until 1997. I had a terrible fear of Flying for a very long time. But I finally took the plunge and now Ive pretty much been all around the world. Ethan it'll be fine!

[fringed n fab]

Originally Posted by Musicman408

Thanks for all of the great tips and suggestions guys.

Just to clarify, I have most definitely been far outside of Kentucky, we have always just taken road trips. I've been as far north as Canada, and as far south as Daytona Beach.

If you're flying from KY you should be in FL in no time. I wouldn't be against flying if I had to, but much prefer to stay on the ground. At least you stand a chance at surviving a car crash when on ground and I dont want to "go" on a plane. I've watched Passengers with Anne Hathaway too many times and I do believe in that stuff.

[Musicman408]

Just a question- I'm not really a fan of gum chewing, so do you have any suggestions on what to do on takeoff and stuff with regards to my ears? Thanks!!!