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re: Anyone else here have a fear of flying?
Posted on 4/11/16 at 1:49 pm to barry
Posted on 4/11/16 at 1:49 pm to barry
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dealing with idiots at airports and in airplanes
yep, don't know what it is, but it seems like, what I assume are normally rational, reasonable people, just lose their shite when they get in proximity to an airport
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Posted on 4/11/16 at 1:51 pm to JBeam
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has more to do with me over thinking what it takes for a plane to stay in the air.
I always think about that when flying. Also watching the wings and how flimsy they appear. I don't really fear flying at all but when taking off sometimes it feels you're going to just fall out of the sky
Posted on 4/11/16 at 1:51 pm to 777Tiger
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yep, don't know what it is, but it seems like, what I assume are normally rational, reasonable people, just lose their shite when they get in proximity to an airport
Asians and Indians.
SMH. I don't think I could travel to either of those regions of the world.
Mind boggling how clueless/mindless some people can be of other peoples space.
Posted on 4/11/16 at 1:52 pm to ztownbird
Living in fear ain't living bro.
Posted on 4/11/16 at 1:54 pm to STLhog
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Asians and Indians.
I was thinking more of our home grown yuppie types, most other cultures don't place the same value on personal space as we do btw
Posted on 4/11/16 at 2:06 pm to 777Tiger
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yep, don't know what it is, but it seems like, what I assume are normally rational, reasonable people, just lose their shite when they get in proximity to an airport
I never minded flying until a few years ago. The idiot crowds, TSA, etc. have a lot to do with it.
The MSY Zataran's Kitchen double Bloody Mary's have curbed my apprehension a lot, but the nervousness is still there. I never get to the airport early enough to put down four or five drinks before boarding.
Posted on 4/11/16 at 2:08 pm to ztownbird
I'm not afraid of flying.
I'm afraid of crashing....
I'm afraid of crashing....
Posted on 4/11/16 at 2:11 pm to STLhog
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SMH. I don't think I could travel to either of those regions of the world.
Mind boggling how clueless/mindless some people can be of other peoples space.
Just got back from vacation in that region it's insane, the Chinese were the worst.
Posted on 4/11/16 at 2:13 pm to upgrayedd
The first was similar to my experience. We were landing in VERY bad weather (rain, fog, etc). I had a window seat, and as soon as the clouds parted I saw a highway under us on the ground. I didnt think much of it until the pilot assessed the situation differently and gunned the engines. he was apparently a lot closer to the ground than where he thought or not where we were supposed to be
Posted on 4/11/16 at 2:23 pm to ztownbird
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I have a deep fear of flying
You are not alone. I dread flying, but nonetheless have to endure it frequently for work and pleasure. Among other things, I've white knuckled my way through a 14 hour flight from O'Hare to Tokyo. I take Valium and quaff some wine or beer before I take off. It doesnt eliminate the fear, but it makes the fear more manageable, as if you are viewing the entire affair from a safe distance, swaddled in a warm buzz. It also temporarily makes me the kindest, most compassionate man to ever walk the concourses. Then we land, mortality sheathes its blade, the drugs wear off, and I return to a normal existence.
Posted on 4/11/16 at 2:23 pm to DoUrden
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Just got back from vacation in that region it's insane, the Chinese were the worst.
Yea, I'm not saying it in a racist or offensive matter. Should have been clear.
Its def. a culture thing.
Americans are much more type A and on their game when it comes to flying but then again there are also totally clueless american flyers out there too.
Posted on 4/11/16 at 6:02 pm to ztownbird
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The flight I was on, people were screaming and crying. Folks in front of me were praying very loudly. So that kind of made the situation a lot worse.
There was a Russian girl in the seat next to me praying and barfing in a bag. The flight was pretty gut-wrenching at the time, but looking back it wasn't so bad as far as rough flights go. I guess I always imagined worse. That constant rollercoaster feeling was the worst part of it.
Posted on 4/11/16 at 6:06 pm to BayouFann
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Hang in there. The wait is almost over.
I think getting high would be worse for me. Paranoia would kill me.
Posted on 4/11/16 at 6:09 pm to ztownbird
Here's my theory
Once the plane is in the air what is the point of being afraid? The plane will either fly and get you to your destination or it won't.
I was on a two seater and it was going up and down the whole 90 minutes. The first 10 minutes I would look at the pilot and listen to his speech while we talked. When he remained the same I just relaxed and enjoyed the roller coaster ride.
The only thing I have control over is whether I board the plane or not. Once you are on and in the air everything is out of your hands. Sit back and enjoy the flight or sleep. Worrying won't make the plane fly smoother or the terrorist to change his mind.
Once the plane is in the air what is the point of being afraid? The plane will either fly and get you to your destination or it won't.
I was on a two seater and it was going up and down the whole 90 minutes. The first 10 minutes I would look at the pilot and listen to his speech while we talked. When he remained the same I just relaxed and enjoyed the roller coaster ride.
The only thing I have control over is whether I board the plane or not. Once you are on and in the air everything is out of your hands. Sit back and enjoy the flight or sleep. Worrying won't make the plane fly smoother or the terrorist to change his mind.
Posted on 4/11/16 at 6:45 pm to upgrayedd
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I think getting high would be worse for me. Paranoia would kill me.
If there's a prescription medication that works well then there's a strain of cannabis or some natural herb thats better for you.
Posted on 4/11/16 at 6:47 pm to ztownbird
When experiencing turbulence, just repeat loudly.
CAT
CAT
CAT
CAT
CAT
CAT
Posted on 4/11/16 at 6:50 pm to ztownbird
Larger, heavier aircraft wouldn't work with. What we need is gravity generators. At least planes wouldn't have drop if something goes major happened like loss of control surfaces .
Posted on 4/12/16 at 10:27 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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Know someone killed in a small plane crash on Friday
Me too Rog. I knew RG in HS. His sister was TG, right? Trafton, class of 85, maybe? Sad news.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 10:28 pm to upgrayedd
I always get stoned before flying. It's the only way I can deal with the people that fly commercial these days.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 10:33 pm to DoUrden
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Just got back from vacation in that region it's insane, the Chinese were the worst.
Best thing to do is just let them by. They can't have your seatx nor take your seat in business class.
But they hilariously don't give a shite where you are standing.
This post was edited on 4/12/16 at 10:36 pm
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