Just wondering......
#31
The first time I flew, I was 12 years old, and flew by myself, because of strikes on the Irish ferries,(had to get back to school).I have lost count of the number of times I have flown, must be more than 100, but I no longer will do long haul. Not because of fear, but because I do not travel as well these days. Give me a ship anytime.
#32
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Location: Ft.Riley area Kansas
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I'm doing the 10 hour/layover/3 hour flight in about 3 weeks. That being said... I hate, hate, hate flying. I cry during take-offs and claw the seats during any sort of turbulence. But here's the quirk...landings (no matter how rough) never bother me. And I find using the toilet mid-flight really amusing. :)
#35
Originally Posted by 0tis
. My hubby is a licensed pilot - so I have experience flying in the little planes - really those planes are made to fly - esp the little ones - they don't just drop out of the sky. I hate the security and taking off shoes and the lines....Also, hate the stale air on big airplanes - feels like I am breathing everyone's breath. .
#36
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Location: Tennessee
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My mother was terrified to fly. My oldest sister lived 2500 miles away and she really wanted to go visit, but a car, train or bus was out of the question because of her disability and time constraints. Finally she bit the bullet and we bought her tickets to fly from home (NYS) to my sisters (AZ). This was way before the high restrictions. My BIL was so worried about her that he asked and got permission to meet her at the bottom of the stairs of the airplane (they didn't have the 'walkway' into the building at that time). When my mom got to the bottom of the stairs she was all smiles and announced, "I'm getting a window seat on the way home!" I don't care to fly only because I can't get comfortable. The seats are just a little to high and my feet don't sit flat on the floor and that makes my knees ache. For fun I'd rather go on the train!
#37
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One of my daughters finally confessed that while coming back to the states when her hubby was stationed overseas, she took a tranquilizer and told her husband to watch their little girl. Said she knew he would take better care of their DD than a panic stricken mother!! So she slept most of the way, DH and DD seemed to have had a ball without her!!
Me, I love to fly, and even learned to fly on a long ago boy friends' plane, but new hubby stopped that. Then I wanted to parachute, but couldn't find any near here. Now I just got an email this morning about a Zeppelin Eureka, that has tours of the CA Bay Area!! Now that's what I want do do next. But I do understand that lots of people have fears that can not be understood, but should be accepted by others.
Me, I love to fly, and even learned to fly on a long ago boy friends' plane, but new hubby stopped that. Then I wanted to parachute, but couldn't find any near here. Now I just got an email this morning about a Zeppelin Eureka, that has tours of the CA Bay Area!! Now that's what I want do do next. But I do understand that lots of people have fears that can not be understood, but should be accepted by others.
#38
Originally Posted by QKO
I used to have a dread fear of flying, back in my 20's. And I had to fly for work.
My solution was to take flying lessons and get a private pilot license. That's long lapsed because of the expense, but it got me over the fear.
Basically you just have to go and take a couple trips to get over it, I think.
The worst part about flying nowadays is getting from the car to the airplane, with all the stupid rules, hassle, personal intrusions, etc they have at the airport.
Airlines used to offer classes for people who feared flying. I imagine those went away with budget constraints though. Might want to check around in your area to see if anyone offers them.
My solution was to take flying lessons and get a private pilot license. That's long lapsed because of the expense, but it got me over the fear.
Basically you just have to go and take a couple trips to get over it, I think.
The worst part about flying nowadays is getting from the car to the airplane, with all the stupid rules, hassle, personal intrusions, etc they have at the airport.
Airlines used to offer classes for people who feared flying. I imagine those went away with budget constraints though. Might want to check around in your area to see if anyone offers them.
I agree, it is a hassel to get thru security etc, but so glad they have it...first time I flew in the last few years I wasn't prepared for standing barefoot with all the other people...ugh, coming back I wore socks then it was ok.....but I love to travel and if I can drift off or do a craft or read while traveling so much the better and have someone get me there along with a can of pop, I am for it. but I also love to drive and travel...but my folks live almost 2000 miles from us and it use to use up so much of our vacation time driving to and from....
#39
Originally Posted by Ramona Byrd
One of my daughters finally confessed that while coming back to the states when her hubby was stationed overseas, she took a tranquilizer and told her husband to watch their little girl. Said she knew he would take better care of their DD than a panic stricken mother!! So she slept most of the way, DH and DD seemed to have had a ball without her!!
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My oldest son has such a fear of flying that he had to miss his youngest brother's wedding in Hawaii. It was really hard to have him absent and he felt awful but that fear is really strong.
I love to fly and am surprised b/c I have a million hangups lol :D
I love to fly and am surprised b/c I have a million hangups lol :D
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