What does taking off in a plane feel like?

Question

Ok well. Whats it like?

do you get stuck to your chair for a while?

do your ears pop?

help! flying in August and nerves getting the better of me

Answer 1

first of all its bumpy on the ground as you build up speed

then you get pulled towards your chair as you go up you will soon level out again

you may even turn to one side as the plane turns in the direction it needs to too travel.

hope this helps

Answer 2

It's like going fast in a very big car but with a big woosh as you go down the run-way, then when you leave the ground it all goes so smooth, and there is a little 'clunk' as the wheels lock back into the aeroplane, then after about 10 minutes,  when you climb up a bit, your ears will pop a little or a lot, so swallow some water or suck on a candy / sweet to help them pop, just remember if you are nervous, it is more dangerous to cross a busy road, once you level out you can walk around and a nice man or lady offers you a drink or something to eat and you must remember to look at the clouds from above, it's the only chance in your life you will see them so far below you! It's great fun really it is!

Answer 3

Every loud and gotta balance ya self

Answer 4

Well, it feels like you're sitting in your car, just a little more crowded. And like in a car, keep your sealt belt on.

If you chew gum the chewing movement will keep your ears unclogged, so yes, you want them to pop.

Bring a game, book, your mp3, or anything you like to keep you entertained because you'll get bored. You can always take a nap, or watch a movie the flight will offer; that's only for long flights.

Answer 5

it feels like ur in a car

Answer 6

When you taxi, you barely feel the plane move at all. 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.

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.

When you are approaching landing, your ears again might "pop" as you descend through the altitudes. 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.

When you land at your final destination, simply go to baggage claim and get your bags. If anyone is meeting you at the airport, this is usually where they will pick you up.

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

*Drink something

*Chew gum

*Yawn

*Suck on hard candy or mints

*Pinch your nostrils shut, take a deep breath in through the mouth, then (gently) blow 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

This last one is usually reserved for babies and small children, but can be used by anyone:

*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.

For more in-depth information, plus security rules and I wrote a small article 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

Like riding in a high powered luxury car.

It won't push you back in your seat very much, but only feels like riding in a fine large car.

I love flying!

Answer 8

The acceleration is more intense than what you'd normally experience in a car, but it's not like blasting off into orbit.

You don't get stuck to your chair, but you're buckled in and not allowed to get up during take-off anyway.

The cabin is pressurized, but you will feel enough pressure change that you need to compensate for it.  Eat something, chew gum, drink water.  It's nothing to worry about unless you have severely clogged tubes.

If you've ever ridden a roller coaster, rest assured that flying is much less intense.