total fool!
2006-08-20 13:14:20 · 8 answers · asked by dccuttie75 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Whats up dc? I say if God wanted me to fly, he would've given me wings! So I won't be much help in talking you into a plane! Lots of luck to ya!
2006-08-20 13:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by sixfoot8bkr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a former airline employee, maybe a few facts would help.
Annually 1 in 5000 people die in automobile accidents.
Annually 1 in 11 million people die in plane accidents.
A plane can still fly even if an engine fails.
A plane can still fly even if it is missing part of the wing.
No airplane has ever crashed due to turbulence.
Flying on a modern airliner is very much like riding the bus, subway, or train. I hope this helps.
2006-08-20 13:22:36 · answer #2 · answered by shepherd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
smaller planes are a rougher ride. i'd say fly on a large plane and sit in the middle section of seats, away from the windows. bring a book or some music with you. let the flight attendants know your fears, they're real pros at making your 1st flight a good experience.
2006-08-20 18:47:37 · answer #3 · answered by solodadd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to get over it is to do it! My suggestion is to take a flight that has a layover. This way you would have to take 4 plane rides in a short time span. You'll get used to it.
2006-08-20 13:23:01 · answer #4 · answered by willno74 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe take a flying course so you can learn the basic dynamics of flight, and learn what to do in an emergency.
2006-08-20 13:21:30 · answer #5 · answered by Steph :-) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your first flight is on a passenger airliner, It's just like riding a bus. Trust me.
2006-08-20 13:20:58 · answer #6 · answered by Tinker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never flown either so I don't know how much help I'll be but maybe you could take something like valium to help keep you calm.
2006-08-20 13:23:36 · answer #7 · answered by Antisocial 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember, you're not afraid of flying...but you should be afraid of crashing.
It's still safer than driving.
2006-08-20 13:23:00 · answer #8 · answered by hellsbells 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋