What's flying like ?

Question

I have never flown before and in a few weeks I am flying from Gatwick london to Orlando FL, It doesn't really scare me the thought of flying just wondered if anyone had any tips of what to expect

Thanks

Answer 1

boringgggggggggg-its quite exciting/scary on take off and landing but the rest of the journey is tedious-youll have films etc to watch plus id take plenty of reading material

Answer 2

I hate flying, it's the most boring time but depending on where you are going it can be worth it and I wouldn't mind if I was going to Orlando.

Im sure you will enjoy it though seen as it will be your first time and all.

I've always thought it was just like being in a bus on a really smooth road. Any type of turblance is always good, makes the flight more fun (Just don't get sitting beside a nervous flyer, I was sitting beside a spanish man for 13hours on my was home from CA, I had to keep reasuring him!)

If your anything like me, keep moving, walk around to avoid swelling. (my hands get really badly swollen, to a point where I can't bend my fingers. Although this doesn't happen to many people)

Have fun and enjoy the holiday!

Answer 3

if u dont bring entertainment...u will b bored so juss bring stuff to do but juss remember no liquids over 3 oz,no flammable stuff,nd no sharp or pointy objects. have a safe nd fun trip

Answer 4

well to be honest its boring after take off - take plenty to read - make sure you take sugar barley as helps if you feel sick - your ears might pop - enjoy yourself and have a great time.

Answer 5

Amazinggggggggggggg, just bow your head whilst taking off so your ears don't pop.  Oh and stand up off the toilet before flushing lol.

Answer 6

When you taxi, you barely feel the plane move at all. At this point the cabin crew will tell you all you need to know about what to do in case of emergencies and such. They will do a demonstration or show a video of where the exits are, how to fasten your seatbelt, when portable electronics can and can't be used, etc. All the instructions the flight crew will give you are all on the safety card which is in the pouch on the back of the seat in front of you. The captain will come on and give a little speech about the flight and what to expect - something about how long it will take until you take-off, what to expect weather wise in your destination city, and how long the flight should take.

When the plane prepares for take off, it starts to go really fast down the runway, and then within a few seconds you are up in the air. Things may seem a little wobbly at first, but that's just because of moving through the different altitudes. Your ears might "pop" as you climb through the altitudes.

Your ears pop in air planes because the air high above the surface of Earth is less dense than air near the surface. As you ascend in an airplane and the air pressure decreases, the air trapped in your inner ear will cause your eardrums to push outward. This expansion causes not only the discomfort you feel before your ears "pop," but also a decrease in hearing ability, because the pressure on your ears drums makes the sound harder to transmit. Your body can equalize the pressure between your inner ear and the atmosphere by allowing some air from your inner ear to escape through the Eustachian tubes, two small channels that connect the inner ears to the throat, one on each side. When they open, you feel the pressure release and you hear the change because it’s happening in your ear. This equalization of pressure is the "pop."

On the way down from an air plane flight, the air pressure increases, while your inner ear is still at the lower pressure it has adjusted to. Now, the extra pressure pushes the eardrums inward. Eventually, the pressure will equalize again, but many people don’t like to wait, they want to "pop" their ears

For take-offs and landings (the WHOLE way up, and starting from the BEGINNING, or TOP of descent)the best ways to alleviate pressure are to:

*Chew gum

*Drink something

*Suck on a hard candy or mints

*Yawn

*Pinch the nostrils shut, take a deep breath in through the mouth, then force the air into the back of the nose as if trying to blow your nose

*Place hot damp towels (usually like the ones distributed to first and business class before take-off and landing to freshen up with - just ask a flight attendant for them) or paper towels that have been soaked in hot water and wrung out at the bottom of two paper or styrofoam cups, then hold the cups over the ears.

*Another trick that used mainly on babies and small children, but can be used on anyone, is to gently but with some pressure, rub your neck repeatedly from the chin to the base of the neck. This will cause a swallowing motion that will relieve pressure build-up in the ears.

Once you are in the air, things will feel smooth. You will hear the humm of the engines, but that's normal, nothing to worry about. I actually find it relaxing. If there is turbulence, you might feel the plane wobble a little bit (usually up and down) but remember, planes are designed to withstand this, so take a deep breath and try not to think about it. It might give you a few butterflies in your stomach though. After a few minutes, you will hear a ding. This is the captain letting the flight attendants know that the plane has reached the cruising altitude. At this point, the rate of ascent will decrease. You will also get an announcement that it's OK to use portable electronic devices at this time.

To entertain yourself:

*Read a book, magazine, the paper, or do a puzzle (such as crosswords or Sodoku if you like those).

*Listen to music using an iPod, MP3 player, or CD player.

*A laptop is good to have as you can play games on it, get any work done that you may have, or watch DVDs.

*Try talking to the people next to you. Sometime you will meet some really interesting people, and forge friends

When you are approaching landing, your ears again might "pop" as you descend through the altitudes (remember the techniques above to help alleviate the pressure). You will feel the plane slow down and the cabin crew will prepare you for landing. As you get close to your destination, the captain will come back on and tell you how much longer until you land, and what the weather is like. When the plane touches down it kind of feels like a short jolt, and then you hear them turn the engines to idle and the plane slows down pretty fast.

From there, the plane will taxi to either the gate or the designation where a bus will pick you up. You wait for the plane to decompressurize a few moments before they start letting the passengers out. That was your flight.

For more in-depth information, plus security rules and I wrote a small about flying that goes more in-depth, gives security rules and regulations for the US, EU, UK, and Australia, offers tips and tricks for the travel, etc. http://jamiehassen79.angelfire.com/plane...

If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.

Answer 7

I never used to mind it, but after a recent trip to Las Vegas, i have vowed i wont fly again. Its not that the flight was particularly bad, we had a lot of terbulance, but i just didnt like it. Take off is great! Enjoy it!!

Answer 8

i flew to turkey and altho it wasnt a particularly long flight i thought was ace, every good thing every 1 said above and they sell alcohol so me personally i just drank the whole way and loved it, worst part for me was all the checking in and all that rubbish, have a great time

Answer 9

Flying is like the best rollar coaster ever.  The take off pushes you back into the seat a little and if you are watching out the window you can watch the airport speeding away from you faster and faster until the wheels aren't on the ground anymore.  This is my favorite part of flying.  Until you land, it's pretty boring - so be sure to bring a book or something.  Sleep if you can.  You've got a really long flight and it will be very dull.  I try to sleep.  They should have movies too - bring earbuds (the airline might offer some, but they usually hurt my ears).  The landing can also be exciting as the wings change position to slow down the plane and the engines change a little.  Very exciting.  Enjoy your trip!