What ideas can you give me on dealing with airplane fright?

Answer 1

If you worried about turbulence...
Now, I have experiences turbulence in almost all of my flight travel. My worse was flying from Newark, NJ to Montego Bay, JA in rainy weather, and 2 hrs of flying in clouds - awful. Prior to going on my trip in 2004 from Kingston, JA to New York JFK, I learned couple tips of resisting the turbulence - and it worked like a charm when I flew. When indicated that we will be entering some turbulence, sit up, place feet firmly on the ground, and if it helps, close your eyes. Then as the plane is moving into the turbulent area, for the slightest movement of the plane, lift your feet gently and slow and gradually from the ground - this allows easing, and it allows you to adapt to the condition without sudden rush of blood to the heart, and to the brain (which can trigger a chest pain, and headache, respectively). Now that your feet is slightly off the floor, as the plane moves, rock with the plane... so that you do not feel all that movement of the aircraft... ricking with the plane would funny-enough be the equivalent to being still with the plane - you will not feel the external forces applied by the turbulence as much. So if it goes left, go left, and likewise if it goes right, go right. If it shakes, don't grip too firmly to the seat, but rather bop slightly with it. What helps too is when you recline your seat, so that too much pressure is not exerted on you nor your head (which can make you feel woozy during the flight). During this time of bopping, and reclining, it gives you enough time to rest and relax, so that your mind is not too much in the flight turbulence. I have tried it in 2004, and I clearly have to say "bring it on".

If you are worried about heights - then try not to look outside. Imagine yourself still being in the car, driving. If you are near the window, then close the windows.

Otherwise, enjoy the flight.

Answer 2

Before you fly you need to try to understand what the plane will do and what movements and noises are a regular part of flying and not an indication of a problem.

1. When the plane is on the ground at the gate it is usually pushed back from the gate by a tug and you may hear noises from that. You may also hear noises when luggage is being loaded and the bottom doors are closed.

2. Before the plane flies the wings have to be adjusted for more lift and you may hear noises sounding like a drill or saw as the wing flaps are extended. That's also normal. Then you may hear the sounds of the engines reving up.

3. The plane will roll down the runway and pick up speed and you will probably be pushed back into your seat as the engines are very powerful.

4. When the plane clears the ground you may hear the sound of the wheels being retracted and the bottom doors being closed. After a short while you may hear the drilling sound again as the wings are positions for flight.

5. If you are flying on a partly or mostly cloudy day, you will feel the flight get rough as the plane goes through the clouds and that is because the moisture in the clouds causes the engines to run roughly for a few seconds, and then smooth out after clearing all of the clouds.

6. The flight should be smooth and airlines always make it a point of finding the altitude which is smoothest and they also steer around and away from bad weather.

7. When the plane is about ready to land you may feel it slow a bit and also hear the wings start to adjust and the landing gear door open.

Answer 3

If your to the point of being dibilitated boarding a plane or you feel that you would freak out, consult a physician about getting a mild tranquilizer. Fly with a companion to help ease the tension. Keeping the window shade closed may or may not help because you cant see what's going on and it will spur a panic attack and motion sickness. Do not sit in the rear of the aircraft, you will feel more of the movement back there. Sit as far forward as you can or close to or infront of the wing. As others have said there will be noises, but they are all normal.

When you hit turbulance just remember, they are pot holes in the sky, and breathe deep.

If you are flying alone, you can ask the gate agents if you can preboard. Tell them that you have a slight airplane fright and may need a few extra minutes to get adjusted. If the flight is not running delayed, most gate agents will understand and allow you a few extra minutes to get settled. Make sure you do not fly on an empty stomach or a full stomach.

There is nothing to fear about flying. It is much safer to fly than to be in a car and you are 1 million times more likely to be hit by lightning than die in a plane crash. The biggest thing is to remember to breathe. Sometimes you will hold your breath and not even realize that you are doing it. If you are on a long flight and they show a movie, concentrate on the movie, bring a headset and pay attention to the screen. If you have your own DVD player or Laptop, bring your own movies. Just keep yourself occupied and it will be over before you know it.

Answer 4

If you have severe anxiety disorder and/or panic attacks, don't fly. If you are just scared, have a few drinks before you get on the plane. Some good stiff ones. Then, of course, a few more when you get on. That's why they have alcohol on the plane.

Answer 5

Hold ur breath for a minute,, dont drink to much water.. dont get up too much.. dont look out the window.. pray... and then eventually get over it .. Good Luck

Answer 6

u could imagine it as a drive on the rode and take a deep breath

Answer 7

TRY TO SLEEP
TRY TO SLEEP
SLEEP
SLEEP