handy flying hints

[Vicki1971]

Thanks Prue

I'm hoping things will be different next time - I'm not worrying about the flight and normally I do .

I was recommended a fear of flying course - BA and Virgin do them. I've heard they help. Haven't been on one myself.

If the turbulance gets bad I keep chanting in my head "Turbulance is scarey but not dangerous". It did help.

Wonder if flying First Class would make the trip better...might see if DH will fall for that

I keep thinking, there must be a lot of scared people on each flight. Not sure how many you can fit on one plane - 300ish? There have got to be MANY who are nervous. Its always nice to know you're not the only one.

BIG HUGS to all you bad flyers!

 

[Neil1972]

I remember hearing a story several years ago, a friend's father was a pilot for one airline ( cant remember who), and he invited his Daughter and friend into the Cockpit for landing, she said to see the pilot ( her father ) and co pilot eating donughts and drinking coffee during the landing made her much more confident about flying.

As someone else said, the pilots would not be flying the planes if they thought they were unsafe and didnt have 100% confidence in them.

 

[tttessa]

Hiya,
can also recommend Piriton - hubby hates flying (I told him he doesn't hate flying , he hates the thought of crashing.....) and it really relaxes him and helps him sleep.

I think you need to hear from someone with a different point of view,

I can't be the only one who LOVES flying - or can I?? We have 2 kids who are both soooooo excited so the flight just flashes past - probably drags and feels like Hell to the other passengers though...

I take a book, a magazine, a nintendo ds, chocolate, watch the seatback movies, read all the rubbish in the seatback pocket, I just love it, it's part of the holiday!!
Seeing the tops of the clouds - even a full circle rainbow once -was just absolutely magical - as is the first view of Florida - we actually flew down the East coast of US for a bit, and watching the other planes flying each way - you can see quite a few - it's just fantastic. I can't wait till we go again in April.

Now - the getting to the plane from the airport entrance is my problem - 2 excited kids and queues do not mix....

Tessa

 

[Lizzy Lemon]

You have recommended Piriton - is that the same Piriton for allergic reactions? I have some of that or is it different? If that works I'm going to try it as there's another nervous flyer here.

 

[tttessa]

You have recommended Piriton - is that the same Piriton for allergic reactions? I have some of that or is it different? If that works I'm going to try it as there's another nervous flyer here.

Yep, it is just the antihistamine piriton.. I always take some with us anyhow in case of bites. Generally makes us drowsy..as well as stopping itching..

p.s. the kids have a syrup version which works just as well, though of course I would never recommend doping your kids....

tessa

 

[KatyTheFairyPrincess]

This is totally OT but...

Vicki I just realised you're from York too!

I now have "It's a small world" going round and round in my head


Good luck with the flying, I'm a little nervous myself, but just try to think of all the great times you're going to have once you're over there, or leave some of your planning to do on the plane to take your mind off things, have a great trip

 

[JohnnySharp2]

Oh vicki you poor think, very brave to keep going back... that mouse pull must be very strong...I do think with several of the recommendations on this board the journey may seem a little scary... or just comatosed!!

Johnny, Thank you for the offer of looking after your most precious possession, I think Ok Magazine is about all I am up too!!! Just one question about portable dvd, which I did think about taking, is what happens after a couple of hours and one film and the battery needs charging??? Am i missing something...

Thank you all, keep them coming!!

best wishes,
Prue

Hi Prue,

Just responded to your pm - sorry I missed your question on this thread - I have had a few pm's about Portable DVD players this week

All Portable DVDs have different specs, so they also have batteries that last different lengths of time.

Our's last 3 hours or so. So yes the battery does run out, however we bought 2 extra one's so we have 3 - hence we have around 9 hours of playback time.

Unfortunatley for a long distance flight, if you plan on using the player for a long time you will need an extra battery or two.
You are right about the in-flight entertainment, they do seem to have problems with them now and again.
I think they are upgrading to new systems but I suppose this takes a long time to complete.

I am not aware of any 'super-charger' as such that would ensure you do have 1 battery with many hours of power, we have a Shinco player and it's brilliant, before we bought it Panasonic were advertising players with 9 or 10 hours of playback time but the launch of these never seemed to happen- the only suggestion I have is do what we did and buy an extra battery or two.

 

[Vicki1971]

This is totally OT but...

Vicki I just realised you're from York too!

I now have "It's a small world" going round and round in my head


Good luck with the flying, I'm a little nervous myself, but just try to think of all the great times you're going to have once you're over there, or leave some of your planning to do on the plane to take your mind off things, have a great trip

Yip been in York for nearly 4 years now. Small world eh

I am positive thinking for my next flight - concentrating on seeing MK again There's such magic walking down Main Street staring at the castle

I believe its not a fear of flying but a fear of crashing. Well unless it starts to crash I'm gonna enjoy the flight!!!!! Bring on the magic.