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Are you afraid of flying?

· 6 days ago · 8 replies · 86

Some people are afraid of flying—I don’t understand why, but they exist. Personally, I’m not afraid at all. I won’t deny that the first time I flew, I felt a bit of fear, but a few minutes into the flight, that feeling went away, and I’ve never been afraid since. I love flying! Are you afraid of flying, or is that not the case for you at all?

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· 6 days ago

I’m in the same boat as you - not afraid of flying at all! I actually really enjoy the whole experience, especially the views from above. I can understand why the height and lack of control make some people anxious, but once you realize how routine and safe air travel is, it’s smooth sailing.

· 6 days ago

I hope you're talking about a plane because I would be very afraid to attempt to actually fly 🤣

I don't mind being in a plane as flights around New Zealand don't take too long. I hate take off and landing though.

· 6 days ago

Not really.

I used to be, but reading the statistics certainly helps… the most dangerous part of a plane journey is the drive to/from the airport!

· 5 days ago

I am not afraid of flying at all. There is this majestic feeling that I have whenever I am able to fly. Just looking at the natural symmetry of the world from a very high altitude gives me some special feelings.

· 2 days ago

I love flying. It's my favourite means of transportation. It's fast, convenient and comfortable. I don't like wasting too much time in any means of transportation.

· 21 hours ago

I am not that much afraid of flying because the chances of a plane getting crashed is still low nowadays as aviation safety has improved a lot in the recent years. Regardless of that, I think that there will always remain a safety concern and this is why I still get scared whenever I see plane taking off. This usually happens when I sit near the plane’s window seat and watch how quickly plane takes off from the ground. This is why it makes sense why so many people are afraid of flying.

· 20 hours ago

I’ve only flew once (twice there and back) but it was a lot less scary then I expected personally.

· 19 hours ago

Kyng said:
the most dangerous part of a plane journey is the drive to/from the airport!

Indeed, I think it’s pretty much factual that you’re more likely to be in a wreck on the highway than in an airplane.

With that being said, I was afraid of airplanes the first few times I was on them, but since then, I enjoy the scenery.

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