Upintheair83
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So iv got some words of comfort and advice all in one. But I'm cabin crew and my partner is a pilot. And when I have a passenger at work who is scared,( and it happens alot- )I always say that I worry more about my partner when he's driving to and from work, than I ever do when he's flying a plane. It probably won't help much and sounds cliche, but I promise you it's true.
I think people are scared of flying because they don't do it every day and the element of not being in control.
Believe it or not, years ago I used to be afraid of flying and it was only when I stayed in a hotel that was next to an airport, that I actually started to conquer my fear. It was seeing just how many aircraft take off/ land in a day.... and are totally fine!!! it was like I was being desensitised to it- if that makes sense? Like it was becoming more familiar. Then when i trained to become crew the emergency procedures we have to know inside and out made the whole thing less scary, as it gave me back an element of control I suppose.
So it can be done, fears can be conquered. If I was you, maybe download flight radar and see just how many flights there are in the skies right at this moment. It will blow your mind! It will show you just how safe it really is. I wish you all the best and I really hope you can overcome it. The world really is an amazing place and there's so many memories to be made in it. I'm certain you have it in you to overcome it. Big hugs to you.
I think people are scared of flying because they don't do it every day and the element of not being in control.
Believe it or not, years ago I used to be afraid of flying and it was only when I stayed in a hotel that was next to an airport, that I actually started to conquer my fear. It was seeing just how many aircraft take off/ land in a day.... and are totally fine!!! it was like I was being desensitised to it- if that makes sense? Like it was becoming more familiar. Then when i trained to become crew the emergency procedures we have to know inside and out made the whole thing less scary, as it gave me back an element of control I suppose.
So it can be done, fears can be conquered. If I was you, maybe download flight radar and see just how many flights there are in the skies right at this moment. It will blow your mind! It will show you just how safe it really is. I wish you all the best and I really hope you can overcome it. The world really is an amazing place and there's so many memories to be made in it. I'm certain you have it in you to overcome it. Big hugs to you.