I will be taking my first flight since taking the SOAR on Saturday. It will involve 9 long hours on a SMALL plane (honestly small. not like people say regional
jets are small. although, I used to believe they were small). I must really need to get over this fear, because everything about this flight scares me. It is
probably my worse case scenario. It is 3 days before the flight and I currently feel OK. I hope that means the strengthening exercises are working. I've
got my carry on bag packed with all sorts of things to occupy me. I will definately let you all know how I do, and hopefully will provide some hopes to my
fellow fearful flyers. If I am OK, it will definately be a miracle because my level of fear is in the panic range. I never fly unless absolutely necessary.
This time is because of work, and I really don't have a choice. Thanks for keeping me in mind everyone and I hope to have a positive report when I return.
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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. |
