darrenm Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 I won't let myself get too comfortable or complacent because I think sod's law is going to get me. The minute I start thinking 'I'm perfectly safe', something will happen. I think it comes from being a Villa fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted September 10, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted September 10, 2016 As I don't have a job that entails jetting around the world, flying to me always means that i'm travelling to somewhere I have a personal interest in seeing, somewhere i've paid a decent amount of money to get to and invariably, somewhere i'm going to enjoy visiting. Which means I **** love flying. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 On 9/8/2016 at 21:18, tonyh29 said: New app called Sky Guru released today to help people with a fear of flying the description of it from the news article made it sound a load of bollocks but you never know , it might help Seems to have crap reviews thus far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I'm alright flying, don't mind it. I think that's because I didn't get on a plane until I was 13, so it was pure joy of doing something so "fun". Had a couple of shakey flights, an aborted landing somewhere I can't remember (got about 30ft from the ground), but generally I've been lucky. My wife on the other hand.. Poor thing She's good that it won't let her stop flying, and she's booked us a 3 night stay in Iceland for March, but she does suffer, I just try and keep calm and try and explain (bullshit) what the noises are and that it's better to open her eyes as her movement senses are heightened when she closes her eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 13 minutes ago, lapal_fan said: I'm alright flying, don't mind it. I think that's because I didn't get on a plane until I was 13, so it was pure joy of doing something so "fun". Had a couple of shakey flights, an aborted landing somewhere I can't remember (got about 30ft from the ground), but generally I've been lucky. My wife on the other hand.. Poor thing She's good that it won't let her stop flying, and she's booked us a 3 night stay in Iceland for March, but she does suffer, I just try and keep calm and try and explain (bullshit) what the noises are and that it's better to open her eyes as her movement senses are heightened when she closes her eyes. Get her to read the book I recommended earlier in the thread. Seriously. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Just now, Milfner said: Get her to read the book I recommended earlier in the thread. Seriously. I'll buy it closer to the holiday, but I will try and remember! Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Its not the fear of flying i dislike its the feeling of claustrophobia. Being stuck in a confined space for 8/10 hours makes me feel very anxious. One time when I was at Chicago O'hare airport waiting for 6 hours for a connecting flight to Salt Lake City I couldn't relax and sit down. i just paced around the airport concourse the entire time. i can relate to how Gazza and Marcus Trscothick felt when flying. However I feel great when we are landing. Such a relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted September 16, 2016 Moderator Share Posted September 16, 2016 I used to be anxious when flying, even though I was on 50-60 flights per year. I'd dread it for days in the build up. Then I read the first edition of this book and it changed everything. I'd recommend it to anyone, and often do! https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00J7S2WDE Quote Conquer Your Fear of Flying is a positive and empowering guide to help you overcome anxiety and panic attacks when travelling by plane. Based on The Fearless Flying Programme, successfully run by Consultant Psychologist Dr Maeve Byrne Crangle, and now updated with the latest information on security screening and safety procedures at airports, this well-established book examines the many types of anxiety involved with flying and sets out a workable plan to conquer these apprehensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Saturday i am flying. Looking forward to it until the take off. My usual habit is to have a skinful in the airport, i wonder if this adds to the anxiety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Flying tomorrow, actually brought this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flying-Confidence-proven-programme-flying-ebook/dp/B00B5TBI8I/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1474449916&sr=1-2&keywords=fear+of+flying quite a interesting read I must say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I used to be scared of flying but it's gotten a lot better. Turbulence is scary but won't down a plane.The wings on a plane can basically be stretched to nearly a 90 degree angle without snapping so you're safe there. I've flown a lot for my job. Scariest was taking a small 12 seater plane in Michigan in the middle of January when it was negative something outside with crazy wind. I was actually in Heathrow tuesday and getting on my flight when some poor bloke fell on the escalator behind me. I heard shouting and had no idea what was going on. I got on the 2nd escalator and saw him laying face down across 3 steps with the escalator luckily shut off. I wonder what happened to him. I also got to see a lot of Britain's Paralympic team since they came in the same day we left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 i have not really had a fear of flying, or any really bad experiences. the only real experience that really sticks out for me was when my flight was 50th in line at O'hare. waited like 4 hours to take off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 There seems to be less incidence of 'bad experiences' on flights in the USA, considering how much more flight is a common mode of transport. Is there less windshear because Jetstreams are more uniform than say The Alps or the west of Ireland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 the talk here on turbulence is re-assuring. Most of the time when flying I have been fine, I used to hate take offs, but that spell when you're above the clouds on a nice day is just amazing. Honestly, will never stop feeling in awe looking out the window, and I'll always have a sense of " I should not be up here, 30,000 odd feet in a confined cabin". I had always had smooth flights, and whilst my ears hated the descent I'd enjoy them ( although learned from the first long haul flight I took, to drink far less than you think you should! ) - but the last one, we had the most awful turbulence and had never experienced anything like it before, it had followed a long day of delays, and I just had a deep sense of foreboding ( which was obviously misplaced in hindsight ) but I was and others around me were definitely terrified for a while. Everyone was holding hands, eyes shut trying to focus on something - it went on for the best part of 30 minutes including a big 'dip' which elicited some cries. You cheerful lot may laugh, but never had I felt so much relief to be on terra firma at the end of it all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I'm flying on one of these next week Never flown on anything smaller than a 737 so it'll be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) Is that a Bombardier CRJ900? Looks like it. Flew on one with Eurowings from East Mids to Dusseldorf and back earlier in the year. Very comfy. Think there were less than 50 on it when we flew out. Can honestly not remember feeling any different in regards to noise, movement, etc. when compared to a larger craft, apart from as I say, the comfort factor, which I think was purely down to only having 2 seats on either side of the aisle so to my mind it seemed more 'roomy'. I imagine if you were to dig out the stats the legroom/chair width would be near identical (although now I've typed that I'm very curious to find out whether it was all in my head or not). Edited October 11, 2016 by hogso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 CRJ700. From Poland to Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Never seen one that small without propellers and without the wings above the passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 14 hours ago, Wainy316 said: Never seen one that small without propellers and without the wings above the passengers. You mean one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 On 10/10/2016 at 15:13, StefanAVFC said: I'm flying on one of these next week Never flown on anything smaller than a 737 so it'll be interesting. Very interesting experience. Very bumpy, felt absolutely everything that the plane was the doing. Was only an hour flight so was pretty easy really. Cabin felt more cramped, even with only around 50 on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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