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emergency landing in Queens this AM? |
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Posts: 2 (03/11/09 13:33:28) |
I just heard about a plane having an engine failure over Queens this morning, making an emergency landing in JFK right after take off! What is going on? I
can't take this anymore! I am starting to get nervous about my flight Friday...!
http://www.ny1.com |
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Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW |
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Posts: 2524 (03/11/09 13:58:44) |
What's going on? What is going on is what goes on routinely year in and year out. With most anxious fliers, when they are not flying, they do a good job of
putting flying out of mind. Then, when a flight is coming up, they pay attention to the news. Then, what they hear about seems somehow linked to their flight.
That may be what is going on emotionally? Keep in mind, that this is the way it is supposed to work. If an engine fails, the plane can easily fly on the remaining engine. In aviation, we always have a backup; we don't operate single-engined planes. |
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takemebaktovegas.lasvegastalk |
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Posts: 4 (03/12/09 13:56:17) |
I understand, but still...
It just seems like it's been one thing after another lately. More frequently than usual. |
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Capn Steve |
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Posts: 575 (03/13/09 15:27:55) |
"we don't fly single-engine airplanes"
Right, Tom. Although -- if airline managements have their way, it may happen again. (Just as it was back in the 1930s.) And maybe -- single pilots again. (Don't laugh. I'm sure that the airlines would LOVE that.) Cheers. Steve |
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CynthialovesQL4ever.scottbakulafanf... |
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Posts: 1 (03/13/09 16:50:28) |
This is my first time flying in 10 years I am so scared and have thoughts going through my mind. I am scared to get on the airplane.
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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. |
