Is your first time flying scary?
Is your first time flying scary?
Flying for the first time can be frightening, especially if you’re traveling by yourself. Making sure you feel comfortable and excited for your trip is really important.
Is it normal to be scared flying?
It’s perfectly reasonable to be afraid of flying. According to several studies, even pilots get flight anxiety. Some fearful fliers are concerned about the safe arrival of the plane. Others are not afraid the plane will crash; they fear “crashing” psychologically.
How can I be less scared of flying?
8 Steps to Overcoming Your Fear of Flying
- Latch on to triggers that set you off.
- Step onto the airplane with knowledge.
- Anticipate your anxiety.
- Separate fear from danger.
- Recognize that common sense makes no sense.
- Smooth over things that go bump in the flight.
- Educate fellow fliers how to help you.
- Value each flight.
Do you know what airplane you’ll fly on your first lesson?
You might not know exactly what airplane you’ll be flying on your first lesson before you get there, but at least be aware that that airplane has a unique tail number and that will be its name throughout the duration of the flight. Even American Airlines’ planes have an N number on the tail (though it’s really small).
What is the point of taking flight lessons?
Remember that the point of taking flight lessons in the first place is just that… it’s a lesson. A learning environment. Every pilot in the world (including your instructor) was at once someone with zero flight time and no knowledge of aviation. So, everyone has to start somewhere.
How do you identify yourself on the radio on an airplane?
Every airplane has a unique alphanumeric ID assigned to it, and that’s what is used to identify yourself on the radio. So in the air, I’m no longer “Charlie”, but N916DF. In America all airplanes start with an “N” and that is usually left out when announcing yourself.