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karlm · 06-02-2008, 07:24 AM

I have only been on a plane a few times in my life this will be my 5 time and im still scare of flying even though every flught has been fine.

Anyone else get a little nervous before they fly?

Juicy D. Links · 06-02-2008, 07:29 AM

i used to be but not anymore

Dirty Dane · 06-02-2008, 07:36 AM

Its safer than cars

SmokeyTheBear · 06-02-2008, 07:54 AM

im only scared when there is no plane or parachute

Adultnet · 06-02-2008, 07:59 AM

well just get yourself a nice drink before and you are good

Spyce · 06-02-2008, 08:00 AM

I hate takeoff and landing, but I'm ok for the rest...

kooperclub · 06-02-2008, 08:04 AM

im afraid of heights

G.A.F · 06-02-2008, 08:05 AM

I don't like flying, but I'm not afraid.
I got a headache most of the times I flew. That's why I don't like it.
I will try some painkillers next time (which I always forget to take). A flight of more than 12 hours awaits me at the end of the month.

CDSmith · 06-02-2008, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirty Dane

Its safer than cars

Correct, but still a lot of people out there would think nothing of getting in their car and driving at 70 mph for 5, 10, 40 or 50 hours instead of flying there in 2-4 hours, in spite of statistics saying that the likelihood of getting injured or killed in the car is far greater than that of air travel.

Then some will trot out the "yeah but I'm in control of the car" argument. Pure bunk. You're not in control of the 17 million other cars on the road. Fact is flying is safer, period.

Anette Dawn · 06-02-2008, 08:09 AM

onlt time i am scared when i am flying is when i am renewing my membership to the mils high club and i might get caught ;)

MaDalton · 06-02-2008, 08:11 AM

a bit uncomfortable on the first one or two flights, now i don't care at all. turbulences are fun, too bad they always just happen when i got a fresh coffee

crockett · 06-02-2008, 08:49 AM

I'd feel better if I was the one doing the flying..

CDSmith · 06-02-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by crockett

I'd feel better if I was the one doing the flying..

You're an experienced pilot, are you?

Lykos · 06-02-2008, 08:51 AM

Am always scared,especially from long distance flights but fuck it,i just go and try not to think about it much,and i always get sleeping pills once am there

sniperwolf · 06-02-2008, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kooperclub

im afraid of heights

Then don't peek at the window..

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Originally Posted by MaDalton

a bit uncomfortable on the first one or two flights, now i don't care at all. turbulences are fun, too bad they always just happen when i got a fresh coffee

the first time i had my flight was very scary! but I think the next ones will be the same!

DaLord · 06-02-2008, 08:57 AM

I'm so scared of flying that I have turned down several companies in this business and paid vacations on the US and Canada.

Mike

tony286 · 06-02-2008, 08:58 AM

my wife wont fly.

Sosa · 06-02-2008, 09:53 AM

I have never had a problem flying.

undersoul · 06-02-2008, 11:14 AM

flying no, crashing yes!

SmokeyTheBear · 06-02-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CDSmith

Correct, but still a lot of people out there would think nothing of getting in their car and driving at 70 mph for 5, 10, 40 or 50 hours instead of flying there in 2-4 hours, in spite of statistics saying that the likelihood of getting injured or killed in the car is far greater than that of air travel.

Then some will trot out the "yeah but I'm in control of the car" argument. Pure bunk. You're not in control of the 17 million other cars on the road. Fact is flying is safer, period.

its not how often you die , its HOW you die.

In a car crash you usually don't know what to expect except for a split second beforehand.

If your wing breaks off during flight you will have a long time before you crash

Peaches · 06-02-2008, 11:18 AM

I LOVE flying and plan on taking lessons so I can fly myself

I used to work at ATL and would always plan on eating my lunch in a closed Eastern terminal that was closest to the runway where the planes took off and landed right at lunch time.

cleopatra0628 · 06-02-2008, 11:24 AM

scary when you pass some turbulence.

2012 · 06-02-2008, 11:26 AM

scared shitless, ... until drugs kickin

crockett · 06-02-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by CDSmith

You're an experienced pilot, are you?

No not at all, but I'd still feel safer.

Peaches · 06-02-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cleopatra0628

scary when you pass some turbulence.

We were on an little 8 seater puddle jumper Eastern plane flying from Atlanta to Hilton Head and hit a HORRIBLE storm. We couldn't land with the wind blowing the way it was coming in normally so we had to fly several miles out over the ocean to turn around for the landing. It was scary but still a total adrenaline rush

(Yes, I like roller coasters too.......)

CurrentlySober · 06-02-2008, 11:35 AM

Not scared of flying itself... More scared of my teeth!!!

I'll explain... I once flew from UK to LAX and unknown to me I had a few small cavities in my teeth... At 35,000 feet, air pressure is different in cabin, and in the teeth... Result?

Incredible pain... I passed out from it! Now, if Im going to fly I allways visit the dentist first!!!

Premier Payments · 06-02-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CDSmith

Correct, but still a lot of people out there would think nothing of getting in their car and driving at 70 mph for 5, 10, 40 or 50 hours instead of flying there in 2-4 hours, in spite of statistics saying that the likelihood of getting injured or killed in the car is far greater than that of air travel.

Then some will trot out the "yeah but I'm in control of the car" argument. Pure bunk. You're not in control of the 17 million other cars on the road. Fact is flying is safer, period.

That is an overly simplified way of viewing the statistics.

The fact is that, once you adjust the data for the amount of time a person spends in a car versus the amount of time spent in a plane, it becomes very clear that the fatality rate PER HOURS SPENT TRAVELING is much greater when flying.

Oh, and I don't like flying

BV · 06-02-2008, 11:48 AM

I don't fly anymore.

(even though a Boeing 747 can flex it's wings 26 feet before they snap)

CDSmith · 06-02-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyTheBear

its not how often you die , its HOW you die.

In a car crash you usually don't know what to expect except for a split second beforehand.

If your wing breaks off during flight you will have a long time before you crash

Pack a parachute in your carry on.

Btw, a chute won't do much for you if you have to bail out of your car at 60 mph.

CDSmith · 06-02-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Premier Payments

That is an overly simplified way of viewing the statistics.

The fact is that, once you adjust the data for the amount of time a person spends in a car versus the amount of time spent in a plane, it becomes very clear that the fatality rate PER HOURS SPENT TRAVELING is much greater when flying.

Oh, and I don't like flying

You're of course free to spin it any way you wish. What about all the millions of people who fly several hours every day for business? Do some of you even know how many flights there are every day, and how many people are on those flights? Yet you hardly ever heard of a plane going down, and when you do it's a big deal... because it is a rare occurance.

In the time I took to type this, 1000+ cars crashed, several hundred people died. But you go with your argument. :D

Spunky · 06-02-2008, 04:52 PM

I was at one time,but now I just drink a bit more and it's all ok

Ron Bennett · 06-02-2008, 05:10 PM

The most dangerous time in a commercial jetliner flight is landing, and that includes taxing to the gate.

Take off is risky too, but somewhat less so.

Cruising on a commercial jetliner is so safe these days that about the only thing one has to worry about during that part of the flight is the extremely remote possibility of being shot down by the government*.

* I say government, because 1. there have been numerous close calls (and some actual shootdowns abroad) over the years, and 2. rocket launchers, such as terror groups have, don't have the precision / range to reach an airliner 5+ miles (in reality the range would have be even further yet adjusting for angle) above the ground.

Ron

CaveCreek_Russell · 06-02-2008, 05:15 PM

I'm not scared of flying in the least, I wish I could fly more often in fact.

baddog · 06-02-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Spyce

I hate takeoff and landing, but I'm ok for the rest...

Those are the two best parts . . . especially takeoff.

Kudles · 06-02-2008, 05:26 PM

No I love it!! I like when you take off it's fun.

baddog · 06-02-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Premier Payments

Oh, and I don't like flying

That is obvious and has tainted your view of reality.

K R I S T E N · 06-02-2008, 10:37 PM

I get a little jittery - however, i have a very special ritual I do to qualm the fear...ask any one who has flown with me - they too trust in my lucky charms and prayers

Ayla_SquareTurtle · 06-02-2008, 11:28 PM

It's never phased me a bit, but my best friend who lives in NYC (I live in TX) has developed an intense fear of flying over the last several years for seemingly no reason. It's almost to the point where he can't fly at all. As it is, he has to take heavy sedatives just to walk onto the plane. It worries me because his job pretty much depends on his ability to travel, plus I don't see him as often.

Mutt · 06-02-2008, 11:32 PM

no fear of flying but i can't and won't be confined to any place or thing where I can't leave - a curse

EuroRev_Stacey · 06-02-2008, 11:36 PM

I am a bit scared but trying to overcome it while flying!

mikesouth · 06-03-2008, 12:13 AM

nah but sometimes that possibility of 600MPH to 0MPH in .000001 seconds concerns me a tad

uno · 06-03-2008, 12:17 AM

I've never been nervous during a flight. The only time I get edgy is when I'm really bored.

irinasp · 06-03-2008, 12:35 AM

not afraid of flying! I wasn't scared even when I threw myself from the plane(of course, I had a parachute) Just try to drink some alcohol... my friends say that it helps

Antonio · 06-03-2008, 01:28 AM

yeah, I was, my first 4-5 times I was scared shitless, then I didn't fly for like 10 years because of that, then I had to and I discovered that I'm not scared anymore

ps I'm so going to Egypt this summer !

Madame0120 · 06-03-2008, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by karlm

Anyone else get a little nervous before they fly?

When I used to fly, I was white knuckled scared on take-offs and landings, till one day, the 6 year old next to me said .. Lady, what's wrong? .. look at all the fluffy clouds.

So now when ever I'm scared I can hear that lil voice in my head ... look at the clouds.

Now I don't fly, cause it's annoying, not scary.

bizarrejan · 06-03-2008, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyTheBear

its not how often you die , its HOW you die.

In a car crash you usually don't know what to expect except for a split second beforehand.

If your wing breaks off during flight you will have a long time before you crash

Nice thought

Marky333 · 06-03-2008, 08:54 AM

Flying? nah ... I'm afraid of falling :P

cybermike · 06-03-2008, 08:57 AM

I flew jetblue a ton when I was in college.. 50 min flights where sweet..

I still get scared out of mind at the little bit of turbulence.. if i ever get really bad turbulence I dont know what I would do

But I survived a roundtrip to thailand I think I can handle anything under 17 hours now if its a nice plane

Scott McD · 06-03-2008, 09:00 AM

Nope, not at all.

The only thing i hate is having to smell other people farts when flying though...

Gary_TLX · 06-03-2008, 10:02 AM

I'm not scared of flying, but don't like traveling at 500+MPH without seeing ahead. Not a fan of take offs and landings either, but I would never miss a trip because of flying. Actually I flew many small Cesnas and was the pilot of many gliders and I absolutely loved every second of flying like that.

So much so, that I want to get my pilot license for single engine planes and gliders. I guess it's the whole "not being in control" thing is what makes me feel uncomfortable during some flights.

06-02-2008, 07:24 AM	#1
karlm Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: UK Posts: 4,194	Anyone scared of flying? I have only been on a plane a few times in my life this will be my 5 time and im still scare of flying even though every flught has been fine. Anyone else get a little nervous before they fly? __________________ ICQ 584665926

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G.A.F Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Andorra Posts: 370	I don't like flying, but I'm not afraid. I got a headache most of the times I flew. That's why I don't like it. I will try some painkillers next time (which I always forget to take). A flight of more than 12 hours awaits me at the end of the month. __________________ Phonebilling made simple - Use Pin 2 Enter No Chargeback deductions EVER - No Retentions - Premium Rate - Drop Charge - SMS - Weekly Payments - Worldwide Coverage, available in 20 languages and growing! Global Accés - GUARANTEED MINIMUM EARNINGS

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Anette Dawn Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Budapest Posts: 38	onlt time i am scared when i am flying is when i am renewing my membership to the mils high club and i might get caught ;)

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Lykos Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: World Posts: 31,027	Am always scared,especially from long distance flights but fuck it,i just go and try not to think about it much,and i always get sleeping pills once am there __________________

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DaLord Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 3,318	I'm so scared of flying that I have turned down several companies in this business and paid vacations on the US and Canada. Mike

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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	my wife wont fly.

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undersoul Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: underground Posts: 1,212	flying no, crashing yes!

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Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	I LOVE flying and plan on taking lessons so I can fly myself I used to work at ATL and would always plan on eating my lunch in a closed Eastern terminal that was closest to the runway where the planes took off and landed right at lunch time.

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cleopatra0628 Confirmed User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 278	scary when you pass some turbulence.

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BV wtf Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bikini State, FL USA Posts: 10,914	I don't fly anymore. (even though a Boeing 747 can flex it's wings 26 feet before they snap)

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Ron Bennett Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,653	The most dangerous time in a commercial jetliner flight is landing, and that includes taxing to the gate. Take off is risky too, but somewhat less so. Cruising on a commercial jetliner is so safe these days that about the only thing one has to worry about during that part of the flight is the extremely remote possibility of being shot down by the government. I say government, because 1. there have been numerous close calls (and some actual shootdowns abroad) over the years, and 2. rocket launchers, such as terror groups have, don't have the precision / range to reach an airliner 5+ miles (in reality the range would have be even further yet adjusting for angle) above the ground. Ron __________________ Domagon - Website Management and Domain Name Sales

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Kudles Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Here There and Everywhere Posts: 5,477	No I love it!! I like when you take off it's fun.

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K R I S T E N Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,438	I get a little jittery - however, i have a very special ritual I do to qualm the fear...ask any one who has flown with me - they too trust in my lucky charms and prayers __________________ K R I S T E N KSquaredDynamics, Inc. ~ Taking Care of {YOUR} Business

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Ayla_SquareTurtle Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 5000 full paysite reviews and counting Posts: 3,550	It's never phased me a bit, but my best friend who lives in NYC (I live in TX) has developed an intense fear of flying over the last several years for seemingly no reason. It's almost to the point where he can't fly at all. As it is, he has to take heavy sedatives just to walk onto the plane. It worries me because his job pretty much depends on his ability to travel, plus I don't see him as often. __________________ gone. long gone. aylasquareturtle .."a"t".. gmail dawt com

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EuroRev_Stacey Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 811	I am a bit scared but trying to overcome it while flying! __________________ EUROREVENUE.COM

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Antonio Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spartaaaaaaaaa Posts: 14,136	yeah, I was, my first 4-5 times I was scared shitless, then I didn't fly for like 10 years because of that, then I had to and I discovered that I'm not scared anymore ps I'm so going to Egypt this summer !

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Marky333 Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 974	Flying? nah ... I'm afraid of falling :P

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cybermike Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Ny Posts: 4,113	I flew jetblue a ton when I was in college.. 50 min flights where sweet.. I still get scared out of mind at the little bit of turbulence.. if i ever get really bad turbulence I dont know what I would do But I survived a roundtrip to thailand I think I can handle anything under 17 hours now if its a nice plane __________________ Hey surfers how about some The Best Porn Sites