When I get home, I will post more comprehensively about my flying experience from NY to CA and back. Tomorrow I'm flying back to NY. I find it so strange
that I had such a perfect flight to CA and I am, once again, so anxious. Anticipatory anxiety and flight anxiety are definitely not the same because, the night
before and the day of my first flight I was sort of a mess, and once I sat down in my seat, I was completely fine. I am really hoping it will be the same.
Either way, my flight is Virgin America #412 leaving at 1:35pm, I would love to be tracked. Thanks =)
 |
 |
0 Kudos
Coming home
| Author | Comment | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 mel23 |
Coming home |
Lead | |
|
Posts: 12 (07/03/09 22:38:17) |
|
||
|
esprit12 |
|||
|
Posts: 96 (07/04/09 07:00:19) |
I know how you feel. I had wonderful flights from IAD to Munich and Munich to Basel just two weeks ago. Both flights were so smooth that the pilot didn't
put the "fasten seat belt" signs on even once other than take offs and landings. Now that's really smooth.
Now I find myself facing my trip home tomorrow and I'm starting to get nervous. The AA seems to get a bit better with each trip but I wish I could just look forward to the flight without all the fear. You're right. Once I get on the plane I feel so much better but the waiting is very difficult. I wish I could just drive to the airport tonight and get on the next flight home. I don't like the anticipation. I know we'll both do fine. Have a great flight home. Pam |
||
|
mel23 |
|||
|
Posts: 15 (07/11/09 11:01:11) |
|
||
|
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. |
|
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. |
