I am not afraid, I just don't like it. I get motion sickness extremely easily. As for fear, I have 80 hours of experience behind the controls of a light aircraft (Cessna 172)
OK. Let's do the math. 10K M or about 33,000 ft up. A typical plane has a 10/1 glide ratio. 33,000 feet is about 6.25 miles, so the glide capability of that plane is about 62.5 miles. The area of a circle- assuming that 62.5 miles is the radius- its about 12,272 square MILES, or, about the size of the state of Maryland! I have a much harder time with getting to, through, and from the airports.
It’s something I’m wary of mainly because I’m not in control of the vehicle and if it stops it’s a long way to the ground. Likely won’t make it in car or boat you ar least got a chance.
I'm beginning to think driving is more hazardous than flying with the amount of shooting and road rage going on as well as drunken drivers and hit and runs. Don't worry about skyjacking, more like car jackings now.
I'm not afraid of flying, I'm afraid of the plane falling.
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I used to but then I got on my first flight and it felt pretty cool, only scary part was turbulence and the fear of crashing that comes with it. But other than the the experience was pretty cool.
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I am not afraid, I just don't like it. I get motion sickness extremely easily. As for fear, I have 80 hours of experience behind the controls of a light aircraft (Cessna 172)
I have a huge fear of height. Above 5m is already hard for me.
So imagine being in a shoebox at 10 000m above the ground. No thanks.
OK. Let's do the math. 10K M or about 33,000 ft up. A typical plane has a 10/1 glide ratio. 33,000 feet is about 6.25 miles, so the glide capability of that plane is about 62.5 miles. The area of a circle- assuming that 62.5 miles is the radius- its about 12,272 square MILES, or, about the size of the state of Maryland! I have a much harder time with getting to, through, and from the airports.
Nope. I've flown a plane solo before, its easier than driving a car!
I fly airplanes for a living and never had the fear of flying.
No. Driving in ultra heavy traffic actually makes me more nervous.
Whoops I voted D instead of C. I have been on a plane before so I'm not afraid of flying lol.
It’s something I’m wary of mainly because I’m not in control of the vehicle and if it stops it’s a long way to the ground. Likely won’t make it in car or boat you ar least got a chance.
No I just don’t like being on the airplane to long because I find it difficult to sleep and I hate the loud noise when you go flush the toilet.
No not at all I love flying, I mean I have a fear of crashing but absolutely no fear of the flying part of the journey lol
No. I'm fine with flying, but I'd still rather drive, unless it's absolutely necessary. I just like driving because I enjoy it more than flying.
I'm beginning to think driving is more hazardous than flying with the amount of shooting and road rage going on as well as drunken drivers and hit and runs. Don't worry about skyjacking, more like car jackings now.
@Daniela1982 Don't worry... I'll retire and drive you around. 😂
All right, a chauffeur of my own. When can you start?
@Daniela1982 Whenever you can pay. 😉👍😂
No I never have. I think because I was Introduced to planes quite young.
I'm not afraid of flying, I'm afraid of the plane falling.
I used to but then I got on my first flight and it felt pretty cool, only scary part was turbulence and the fear of crashing that comes with it. But other than the the experience was pretty cool.
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Not afraid of flying but I find it extremely boring if it is longer than than 2 hours.
I don't like flying !!
I'm an aircraft mechanic for a domestic US airline ( 47 years experience ) and I have not been on a flight in 24 years.
I hate flying and getting shit seats. Last time I was by the wheel well. and my foot was frozen
im not afraid of flying cuz im statistically more likely to die in a car than a plain
I have never had a fear of flying. Apparently I started flying at only a couple of weeks old.
Something else. I am not afraid of flying i am just afraid of the ocean thats why i sometimes get scared on a plane. but flying is fun
I am not afraid to fly. Heck I'd fly the plane if they let me.