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Fear Of Flying Subreddit - What's the OT's position?
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:24 am
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:24 am
r/fearofflying Incident Megathread
I've always been a hesitant flyer, as my mom was very afraid of airplanes. As I grew older and flew more and more, the fear lessened. Most of the time now, the most infuriating aspect is everything that comes along with flying economy (definitely not an OT baller).
Everytime there's a crash anywhere in the world people on the subreddit start to spiral. I get it, I remember being scared shitless my first time flying.
What's everyone's thoughts on here? Much different demographic than Reddit. Would you be more afraid of flying if you were in South America or Eastern Europe?
I've always been a hesitant flyer, as my mom was very afraid of airplanes. As I grew older and flew more and more, the fear lessened. Most of the time now, the most infuriating aspect is everything that comes along with flying economy (definitely not an OT baller).
Everytime there's a crash anywhere in the world people on the subreddit start to spiral. I get it, I remember being scared shitless my first time flying.
What's everyone's thoughts on here? Much different demographic than Reddit. Would you be more afraid of flying if you were in South America or Eastern Europe?
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Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:25 am to Odysseus32
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What's everyone's thoughts on here?
I would get on a plane this morning if I knew I was going to a cool place.
With this accident, the US is averaging under 5 deaths a year on commercial airliners over the last 15 years.
This post was edited on 1/30/25 at 7:43 am
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:25 am to Odysseus32
I hate flying. I’m nervous just about the entire time in the air.
And I say that as I’m flying from Albuquerque to Houston later today.
And I say that as I’m flying from Albuquerque to Houston later today.
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:26 am to Odysseus32
quote:
Much different demographic than Reddit.
Yeah, we’re actual people. Reddit is >70% bots at this point. Seriously.
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:26 am to Odysseus32
Eastern Europe, yes
Anywhere in the west, Middle East, South America, or SE Asia I’d have zero issues
Anywhere in the west, Middle East, South America, or SE Asia I’d have zero issues
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:27 am to ragincajun03
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I’m nervous just about the entire time in the air.
Why? Are you nervous driving?
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:28 am to Odysseus32
Like most of reddit, mental illness and autism
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:28 am to Odysseus32
When it's your day to go, it's your day. Could be a plane, car, falling down stairs, stroke..........
I'll still fly.
I'll still fly.
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:28 am to ragincajun03
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And I say that as I’m flying from Albuquerque to Houston later today.
That's a fun takeoff and landing, avoiding the Sandia Mountains.
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:28 am to Odysseus32
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What's everyone's thoughts on here?
I've been in a (private) plane crash and survived. What the odds of it happening twice?
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:30 am to Lonnie Utah
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I've been in a (private) plane crash and survived. What the odds of it happening twice?
Surviving or it happening. I’d say low, and extremely low
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:31 am to Oilfieldbiology
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Why? Are you nervous driving?
Something about being in control for me and being on the ground makes driving fine even knowing there is a greater risk.
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:33 am to Cotten
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Reddit is >70% bots at this point. Seriously.
Everyone is attempting to farm upvotes and/or Reddit gold.
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:34 am to Odysseus32
quote:it's a very trashy, low class fear
Fear Of Flying Subreddit - What's the OT's position?
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:35 am to Oilfieldbiology
You would have zero issues flying in the Middle East?? That’s where I would have my biggest concern
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:36 am to Odysseus32
I don’t like but do it whenever I have to. Not sure I want to do more than 5 hrs unless I’m given a horse tranquilizer.
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:36 am to Odysseus32
I've flown in Cessna 150's and 767's.
Taking a BE-20 up today.
When it's your time to leave this world, that's when you leave.
Reddit is a cesspool of idiots and conspiracy freaks
I'm more concerned about driving on I 10
Taking a BE-20 up today.
When it's your time to leave this world, that's when you leave.
Reddit is a cesspool of idiots and conspiracy freaks
I'm more concerned about driving on I 10
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:37 am to Odysseus32
Did those people talk about the 100s of wrecks yesterday that killed people?
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:38 am to Odysseus32
I definitely have an irrational fear of flying, which has gotten exponentially worse since I've had (3) kids. Takeoff is the worst for me, and my paranoia usually subsides while we're at cruising altitude.
The times I'm the most anxious are when my wife and I are flying together, without the kids. Strangely, I'm least nervous when we're all flying together.
The times I'm the most anxious are when my wife and I are flying together, without the kids. Strangely, I'm least nervous when we're all flying together.
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:39 am to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
quote:And it averages 116 deaths A DAY in cars
With this accident, the US is averaging under 5 deaths a year on commercial airliners over the last 15 year.
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