Can Planes Crash from Turbulence?

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After the recent United Airlines turbulence incident and subsequent news coverage, those with a fear of flying (plus those not afraid to fly!) have been wondering about the wisdom of flying. Especially when flying can lead to turbulence that injured 21 people.  A lot of people hate turbulence or fear it, so the [...]

Another Routine Day to Fly

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The crew arrived at the airport on a routine but chilly Saturday morning in early March.  It was a cold almost balmy morning due to the absolute stillness of the dark night air. Our passengers—those afraid to fly or not—are also likely making their way to Metro airport. They were no [...]

Turbulent Flight Causes Injuries

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If you have a fear of flying, it’s very possible that you spotted the story in the media over the weekend about the United Airlines flight ( Washington Dulles to Narita, Japan) that encountered turbulence resulting in passenger injury.
Sixteen people were injured on this flight after it encountered unexpected turbulence while [...]

Would You Rather Fly or Have a Root Canal?

If’ you’re a fearful flyer (and it’s likely that you are considering you’re reading this post), which would you pick:

Door #1, Having a Root Canal?
or Door #2, Flying on an Airplane?

If you picked the root canal, this is your lucky week!  March 29 to April 4 is National Root Canal Awareness Week, and you are just one [...]

Fear of Turbulence and Pilot Announcements

A fearful flyer sent us this comment about his fear of flying through turbulence:  “I wish that pilots would communicate more with the passengers. For example, that they would explain the turbulence and how long it will likely last. Also I often find that when they say turbulence is coming and to fasten one’s seatbelt, that turbulence [...]

What Puts the Fear in Fear of Flying?

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Our new poll “What’s the Scariest Part of Flying” has been up on FearlessFlight.com for about a month.  Almost 900 people have voted.  Many more people have looked at the choices of the poll and have apparently been too afraid to even enter their opinion.   Takeoffs…YIKES!  Landings…Oh MY!  Turbulence…HOLY cow!
So far, the winner is, [...]