General Chat

well if I can do it anyone can and I was scared s...... my first time love it now. Malc

Penny My daughter developed a phobia about flying, after having had no problems in her teens. She booked a flight to come on holiday with her husband and family to us here in Singapore. Then panic set in. She attended a day course at Manchester Airport which included a short flight. It did help her. Although still apprehensive about flying, she has since made the trip 5 times. (A 14 hour flight). Good luck and have a great holiday. Joan

Does ' Fly By wire' mean that the pilot telegrams his instructions to the bloke at the back?

Penny, Just don't order a meal, that's causes 'turbulance' for everyone else and you end up with more food in your lap than in your mouth! Kim

so the guy cleaning the ice off, cant see in...... seriously, I suppose its so that you dont get obsessed by the view,and pee over your shoes.......

Yes your right Penny you will be OK honest just have a couple of drinks before you get on but not to many! Dx

Penny, Trust me, flying IS actually safer than Motorway driving......you stand more risk of an accident, going to the supermarket, than flying. With all the aids and gimmicks they have these days, its 'a piece of cake' Bob Ps, Sorry......

Well David you will fly with no frills

Last time I flew I got a bit worried when I saw the pilot kicking the tyres. Davex

Bob.....do you want me to get some sleep tonight.....I thought not.

Will check out that website thankyou. And whats a K between friends, I know I can t spell very well but its not spelling thats my charm : O )

www*flyingwithoutfear*info The Virgin flying phobia web site. Ann glos

Okay I am sorry and do feel chastised... Flying is fab though, sitting by the window and looking down on the clouds there is no feeling like it in this world and you are statistically safer up there than down here. For take off an landing suck boiled sweets. As for the rest sit back and enjoy... Really really really sorry for earlier comment. Julie xxx

As easy as riding a bike.....have you seen me ride a bike. I know its hard for some to understand a flying phobia when your ok at flying yourself but I really do have a phobia, and i think it will need proffessional help or my kids and myself will never see much of the world. I don t know why I m afraid of flying but I ve been like it since being a child.

I think there is a difference between being scared and having a phobia. if it is a genuine phobia penny you can get help to overcome it. Ann Glos

Think she meant the Krankies Paul! D

pps I LOVE flying, the who experience from wandering round the terminal, watching the planes take off, to the take off and landing. its just the hours inbewteen that are a bit dull :)

ps I hate the bloody crankies lol

Penny, Don't mention it. Seriously though, it's as peice of cake once, you're in the air you'll wonder what all the fuss was about. Paul

Seriously Penny I have flown many times I think it is natural to feel a bit nervous especially on take off and landing sure you will be fine safer than riding a bike! Love Davex