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My flight home was OK. I was more unsettled than usual on both flights this time. Both had some moderate chop at some points, and I hadn't prepared and exercised the SOAR materials as much ahead of time. That said, most of the flight time was uneventful, and I felt good meeting the pilots each time.

I hate coming in through the clouds for landing. It always feels so tumultuous, the slowing and then speeding up again, pitch up a little and then pitch down. But obviously that is all me; the pilots do a great job and they are the ones who know how to fly the thing, not me!

And landing always feels SO GOOD!

Pam I have been thinking of you. I will check the other threads in a minute; hoping to hear a report from you!
Meghan ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (MeghansNerves) http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/sreply/7106 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:31:03 PST http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/reply/7096/t/flying-today.html#reply-7096 Pam ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (esprit12) http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/sreply/7096 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:09:03 PST http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/reply/7093/t/flying-today.html#reply-7093
I'm sitting at the gate in New Orleans right now and feeling pretty good. I like watching other planes arrive and depart -gives me a reminder how routine this is!

Bigger flight home, which I still prefer. I know they all work and fly the same, but comfort is comfort!

Meghan ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (MeghansNerves) http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/sreply/7093 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:57:56 PST http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/reply/7090/t/flying-today.html#reply-7090 feeds@kickapps.com (Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW) http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/sreply/7090 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:47:32 PST http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/reply/7088/t/flying-today.html#reply-7088 feeds@kickapps.com (linkside) http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/sreply/7088 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:59:05 PST http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/reply/7087/t/flying-today.html#reply-7087 I'm sure you'll to fine tomorrow. I love NOLA. The food is great! Hope you had some of the local fare. Interesting about seeing the lightning. They're predicting thunderstorms (some severe) tomorrow afternoon and evening for my flight to Munich. Is nice to know that you saw the lightning and were able to deal with it. Hope I can do as well. Have a great trip back.
Pam ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (esprit12) http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/sreply/7087 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:44:03 PST http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/reply/7086/t/flying-today.html#reply-7086
Flight was OK. I didn't feel as comfortable as usual, with a smaller plane and younger (but still probably late 30's or 40's) pilots.

They told me we were going to go over some storms above Missouri, and that I might see lightning, which I did. (It was low, and didn't seem close to us.) We had about 20 minutes of mild to what for me was moderate turbulence. Combined with the sun having gone down and not feeling super good about the flight, I was unsettled but did fine. I love watching a glass of water to put it all in perspective, and that definitely helped. Also, of course, the FA's didn't seem bothered by it at all, which was comforting too.

Other than that the flight was smooth; it is amazing to fly from Chicago to New Orleans in less than two hours!

Flight home is in the morning. N.O. is a beautiful and interesting city if you folks have never been.

Wish me luck on the flight back tomorrow --info... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (MeghansNerves) http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/sreply/7086 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:17:53 PST http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/reply/7085/t/flying-today.html#reply-7085 Please let us know how your flight went :-) ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (luna412) http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/sreply/7085 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:58:41 PST http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/reply/7074/t/flying-today.html#reply-7074
I'll keep you updated. Thanks for the helpful words and positive thoughts!
Meghan ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (MeghansNerves) http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/sreply/7074 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:25:09 PST http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/reply/7068/t/flying-today.html#reply-7068
I'll be happy to track your flights as well. Have a great trip and successful conference!!

And using your reference of a "fast forward" button ... I remember from SOAR Fast Track the mental exercise of envisioning in your mind you driving to the airport, waiting, boarding, flying, landing, de-boarding, getting your luggage, going to... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (Portastorm) http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/sreply/7068 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:43:55 PST http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/reply/7065/t/flying-today.html#reply-7065 in the Wings of Discovery book I read a bit that says that when pilots are training, they like to fly into turbulence because they enjoy it. If your flight has some bumpiness, think of how, while this is uncomfortable for you, the pilots are ok with it and might actually be enjoying it! Also, tell a flight attendant about your fear and to not mind if you constantly look for their face for a smile of comfort.
Good luck with your conference! ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (mel23) http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/sreply/7065 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:31:52 PST http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/topic/2004/t/flying-today.html
I think it's because I'm going on this short trip (to give a paper at an academic conference) amidst so many other stressful things in my life right now. I just defended my dissertation and I'm doing the final editing and paperwork for that; I'm in the middle of a huge move to a new home; I'm teaching an intensive summer course; I'm swamped with grading; and I haven't been able to exercise, sleep enough, eat right lately, so physically I feel off too. Basically this is like a compounding stress for me today.

I know that SOAR doesn't necessarily do as much for anticipatory anxiety as it does when we're actually on the plane and in flight.

I do plan to meet the pilots. I did do the strengthening exercise last week (although I've always had trouble focusing or having a... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (MeghansNerves) http://fearofflyingmessageboard.com/topic/2004 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:55:56 PST