Hi peeps - I am flying from Seattle to Las Vegas this afternoon at 5:20 on Alaska flight 612. My return flight is Monday, June 9th leaving at 11:30 AM on
Alaska flight 601. I know this is kooky but I would feel more at ease with someone watching me knowing I made it there and back safely. I am a nervous flyer
and the weather here in Washington today is crummy, adding to my already high anxiety level. Thanks in advance to those who track me! I'll provide a
update on my return.
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Flying to Vegas today, please track!
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Flying to Vegas today, please track! |
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I should be able to track you after work.
Looking at the weather at SEA, it's light rain, light wind, and cool temps. Should be a really nice takeoff actually. Probably low cloud cover too. You'll be up above the clouds and looking at a beautiful blue sky in no time. Weather in Vegas is clear skies, 78F, light breeze. Should be a really nice flight. Wish I were going to Vegas this weekend. Hell, I wish I were going anywhere this weekend. 
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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. |
