I am terrified of flying....

Question

What is it that makes me so scared of flying? People do it everyday and they're fine! I'm flying to NY in a few weeks (only and 1 1/2 hour flight) and I am freaking out. I don't want to fly!! It wasn't my choice either, I have to go to see my bf's family....

Answer 1

I think it's because you don't like the idea of being in the air for such a long time. A few weeks ago, I flew for 9 hours from Barcelona, Spain to New Jersey. I'm fine :) You just have to remember that the pilots are very experienced and know what they're doing. The flight is only for 1 1/2 hours so it will be over before you know it. Maybe you'll still even be on the ground waiting after 1 1/2 hours. haha. I think there's a statistic like: you're more likely to be struck by lightning than crash in a plane.

Good Luck!!

Answer 2

I am in the same deal as you, and a lot of people keep telling me it is a control thing. In a car you can always make sure the driver is not drinking, sleeping, or fooling around. In a plane you have no idea what the pilot is doing. I'm sure you will be fine, relax and try to enjoy your flight.

Answer 3

I don't know why you're so scared of flying but it really isn't that bad, it's just the take off and landing that are the hard parts, once your up in the air you don't really even notice your in the air, just shut your window  blind thing, read a book, listen to music, talk to someone, go to sleep, it will be over really quickly :)

Good luck :)

Answer 4

I don't really like flying either, but it's really quite safe. Just think of how many times you get in a car and drive and how little it takes to obtain a license. Many people on the road may not even have licenses! In order to fly a plane the pilots need years of training and experience.

I've also read to think about the plane moving through a sort of invisible jello. It's not just in nothingness, air has substance to it. It helps to think about the plane being suspended in voluminous jello than empty air.

Hope that helps!

Answer 5

Flying is the safest way to travel. Trust me!! Taking off and landing are soooo amazing and fun. You'll love it!!! Just listen to music and if ur really scared don't get a window seat, but a window seat helps people to calm. I flew from NY to Dubai for 14 HOURS. I just slept through most of it lol. Don't worry and have fun!!!!

Answer 6

How to get over the fear of flying eh?? Well, that is to fly on an airplane itself. It's really not that scary. I ensure you. If your worrying about an accident will occur to you I'll tell you this:

I read in Scientific American that it takes roughly around 14 roundtrips from the earth to the sun in order to experience an accident while flying.

What are the chances of that???

There are some classes which help people who are scared to fly airplanes to overcome their fear.

There are some websites and videos online that helps people to overcome this fear.

I don't remember when I first flew(which was like 3 months old). Even though you'll fear extremely nervous now and right before the flight. But believe me, you will enjoy it.

The only thing you fear, is fear itself.

Have fun, and enjoy!!! don't let it get to you!

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