Fear of Flying

[Catty1]

I hate heights but love flying!

Two reasons:

1. Not understanding what the plane actually does during takeoff, flight, and landing - why its 'noises' change. For example, it relieved a friend of mine a lot to learn that the plane is quieter while flying than during takeoff because it takes WAY more energy for the plane to get away from gravity(ground) than to maintain height. SHe thought "quieter" meant the plane was losing energy!

Even look up a younger person's book on it.

2. It can be a 'control' thing. If you aren't "in the pilot's seat" in life, do you get uncomfortable?

Just some food for thought.

[Muddy4paws]

I dont think its the fear of not being in control I know that pilots are very well trained and know exactly what they do in emergency etc I dont even think its the fear of anything happening I think its just the fear of being so high up and not knowing what to expect when I get to the airport.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I don't know if flying would be an issue for you or not, but you could always request an aisle seat so you wouldn't even have to look out if you didn't want to! You don't feel like you are suspended or anything during flight- it feels a lot like a being in a car to me. I get nervous around big heights too but I've never had a problem with flying. I think you should take the holiday- sounds fun!

[lizbud]

I have a fear of hights too, but not flying. Well, it's only the take off and
the landing that make me nervous.

[elizabethann]

I'm with you. When I was younger, heights & flying didn't bother me. It wasn't until I got older where I started to get really scared and after 9/11, flying for me is evem more awful. Every noise and dip of the plane makes me want to puke. I'm taking a plane trip in the next 1-2 months and I'm actually thinking of calling my doctor and asking for valium.

Catty1, I think for me it's all about control. If I was flying the plane, I don't think I'd be scared. I'd feel in control of my surroundings. I love to drive and would rather drive everywhere instead of taking a plane.

I wish I could just get "beamed up" everywhere.

[Rie Rie]

I am terrified of flying and won't fly unless absolutely neccessary. Like a year ago,when my brother was burned so bad my mom and I had to fly to Va. I am 40 years old and cried like a baby when the plane took off, thank goodness my mommy was there holding my hand. It is mostly the taking off and landing part that is so scarey. Just hold your boyfriends hand and close your eyes and think happy thoughts.

[Karen]

I love to fly, and love to look out the window at the clouds, etc. But I know it is a real phobia for people. You mentioned being afraid also of what happens at the airport - that you can conquer! Visit the airport, just walk through, and you'll see it's nothing to be afraid of - just another industrial-looking place with exhorbitantly high prices for everything! Yes you - even you - can pay EVEN MORE for your Starbuck's coffee than usual!