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 Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW |
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Posts: 2612 (06/17/09 19:15:35) |
When there is an accident, or other news you want to understand, I'll put a quick note on twitter.
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Posts: 2620 (06/22/09 07:07:56) |
Twitter update:
Media hype says "plunged" but Qantas spokesman says "rapidly gained 800 feet and returned to cruise altitude". Some idiots not using seat belts minor injuries. |
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Posts: 8 (06/22/09 13:29:08) |
I guess it wouldn't be as interesting to read an article that is titled: "Qantas Jet Gains 800 feet in Altitude in Turbulence"
That must have felt like a pretty rough bump though. It's those kinds of things that unnerve me =( |
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Posts: 848 (06/23/09 12:19:48) |
I'm pretty sure it would unnerve the pilots too, considering that most lifelong pilots never experience anything like that.
But emotions aside, properly seated with your seatbelt fastened, all you should be left with is a great story to tell your grandkids. |
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Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW |
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Posts: 2705 (09/12/09 14:11:09) |
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Note from Capt. Tom I know everyone worries about weather, but pilots really do not worry about it. We simply - instead of worrying about it - completely prepare for it. Before going to the plane, we review the weather at the destination. If it is not 100% sure to be within legal limits when we arrive at the destination, we must specify an alternate airport in our planning documents, and load on plenty of fuel for going to the destination airport, and then if need be, diverting to the alternate airport. The legal limits are conservative. Even when weather is slightly outside the legal limits, any airline pilot could still land safely. You can rely on the captain never to land when the weather is not legal, and legality limits are reached prior to safety limits. If you are still anxious, call me and we can talk it over. I'm at 877 332-7359 from 10 AM until 7 PM Eastern time. For effective help, even if you are flying in a day or two, sign up now at www.fearofflying.com/fasttrack and call me when you finish Clip 9 so I can make sure you are all set. |
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Using Weather Information If you enter your ZIP Code or City at the top of the weather presentation, it will give you weather for your area. Or, you can enter your destination ZIP Code or City.
Click on the "LOCAL RADAR" button to see whether or not there are thunder- Turbulence, though it may cause anxiety, does not mean anything is wrong. Turbulence does not mean danger. The plane can handle far more turbulence than Mother Nature can dish out. Though flying in turbulence is safe, it doesn't feel safe. And here is where the SOAR programs come in. We can help you feel as safe when you fly as you actually are. You can see these programs at www.fearofflying.com/store. |
