Im scard to fly..& Im going to F.L this weekend?

Question

What can i do to calm my frars of flying!?

Answer 1

There are Fear of Flying courses run by many organisations but that is no good for you for this weekend although I would recommend you sign up for one when you get back.

I was involved for many years with such a course run in conjunction with QANTAS in Australia. One of the Fearless Fliers who completed the course, an American named Debbie Seaman, wrote a book about it called "The Fearless Flier's Handbook" in which she got all those involved with the course to write about their section of it. It was published by Ten Speed Press of Berkeley California in 1998. I don't know if it is still in print but you could make enquiries or, perhaps, find a second-hand copy.

Don't get drunk beforehand. I know that is an old remedy for such fears but these days you propably won't be allowed on the aeroplane if you have a skinfull. The most important thing is to relax. Take deep breaths. An aeroplane is a very strong and robust machine and it will get you where you want to go in far less time and in much greater safety than if you drove there. The pilot is highly trained with a wealth of experience and sitting next to him is another one.

Get through this one then do a course. You will not regret it.

By the way, don't watch aviation disaster movies beforehand. One in particular, "Turbulence II" purports to show a Fear of Flying course. It doesn't show anything of the sort. It is unmitigated garbage, even worse than its predecessor that pile of dross called "Turbulence".

Answer 2

Get drunk on the plane? (probably not the best idea, but it works. . .)

Hehe, just think of this: You are MANY times more likely to die on the ride to the airport than on the flight itself. In fact, you are more likely to be killed by a donkey than on in a plane crash.

Try to occupy yourself as much as possible, it may distract you from your fear. The plane has many safety features, failsafes, and a talented crew. You have nothing to worry about. You aren't even crossing the ocean, so if in the incredibly rare case your plane goes down, you will be rescued quite quickly.

Answer 3

Stay awake prior to your flight, so that you can sleep through the majority of your flight. It will help calm some of your fears because you won't even be awake to think about it!

Answer 4

there is nothing to be scared of i have flown many of times before if your scared of heights just dont look out the window. to me it feels like riding in a car.i am about to fly again of june the 30

Answer 5

stay up extra long before your flight that way you can sleep on the plane. when i do this i always have the best sleep. the planes mving so the pressure makes for a very relaxing sleep. sleep tight!

Answer 6

Keep urself buzy......dont think bout it...grab a laptop or an iPod