Bryan's sister: Don't close your eyes and look down this will contribute to spatial disorientation (dizziness), instead look outside at the horizon and you will see how little the plane is moving. You can also put some air on your face and focus on slow deep breaths. Also it helps to yell "YEE HAW" when it gets bumpy.
I've learned I'm only scared when I'm not wearing my Flying Eyes sunglasses. Whenever l have turbulence, low fuel, engine fire, l put my Flying Eyes on and everything turns calm and clear 😎
I learned that the major concern in turbulence is that people cannot picture it. I think it gets better when you tell them to imagine the plane to be like a ship on the water. When the waves hit, the ship bumps around just like the plane in the wind. I feel it helps.
Was surprised you missed your Sunday candence. But, you were probably repairing the holes in your plane's seats after your sister's fingernails dug into them so deeply. BTW, I am enjoying the improvements on your cinematography over the years.
HAHA!!!!! My publishing cadence is going to be off for a couple weeks. I should be back on track in a few weeks and I should have a lot of content that I just haven't had time to edit along with some announcements. so lots to come but a couple more rocky weeks between now and then.
Love your channel! Fun fact that I learned recently - people often confuse fear of heights with fear of falling. They sound the same but are very distinct. That's why I am not scared to fly but I am scared to death if I have to stand on glass floor on top of a tall building.
@@janisparr8592 Yep, when flying a small plane, totally under my control, I didn’t like to go out over a cliff from an altitude close to it. If I’m a couple thousand feet above it, no problem.
Apart from tricycles and bicycles, the 1st REAL mode of transport I ever had a chance to drive myself, at the age of 8 or 9, was a small sailboat out of sight of land in the rough weather on the leading edge of a hurricane. And it was all jumping tall whitecaps and slamming down into the valleys ahead of them, then shooting up and over the next. DAMN, that was fun. Stupidly dangerous but FUN once you got used to it. And so I learned to love turbulence in both water and air, as a way of communing with Mother Nature and making the best of it Which was the real lesson my father was teaching me here (besides having some gallows humor about being hit by a hurricane the next day, which ALWAYS sucks even if the storm is relatively weak). And so I went on to fly airplanes both powered and not, and to kayak amongst gators in turbulent rivers. The turbulence is what you expect for stepping into parts of the environment Mother Nature never intended us humans to get into. So just enjoy the ride and your ability to get through it.
Funny brother n sister interaction! I'm like that with my brother. For any passenger new to light aircraft I explain the bumpy ride as like being on a riverboat, bobbing around. Go on to explain drift so they have something to really think about. But most importantly get them to look out the window! They can see how little we are actually moving, they have the horizon to focus on to stop airsickness, there will be something to look at in the distance (a lake, a forest, etc). I can't go up a ladder but being in an aeroplane I happily crane my neck to see down 😂
Fear of flying? No, the fear is of crashing... Actually it is mostly a fear of unknow. She is brave to face the fears and learn about it so less of an unknown. Good job Brian!
14:09 - your look - LMAO. Friend of mine was scared of turbulence, too because they thought the plane was going to fall out of the sky. Once my instructor went through a few stall maneuvers, they realized it wasn't going to do that and were much better. I love turbulence. I like watching others freak out at turbulence.
What a good brother and aviation ambassador. Allowing someone space to grow and stretch their comfort zone without pressure to continue or the concern of feeling “less than” if they decide to stop. And to Bryan’s sister: Good job! It takes a lot being willing to do something uncomfortable and to face your fears. Big or small!
I thought it was ironic that I'm a pilot who's afraid of heights. But yeah, ladders, tall buildings, etc are a completely different thing. Put me up 3,500 feet in an Archer, I'm golden. Ask me to get up on the roof and clean the gutters...all of a sudden, I remember my grandma is quite ill and I have to rush to be by her side. Needless to say, I've had at least 50 grandmas.
I used to be afraid of flying. As a kid, my first flight from Dallas to San Antonio in a Southwest 737, I cried the whole way. I was scared of hieghts. I hated the bumps. And the wings flapping, well, you know what happend when you keep bending a piece of metal. Even as a kid I knew that. As an adult I slowly got used to it. During Covid I watched a lot of flying videos and that has helped a lot. Part of my job occasionally takes me up power plant stacks. That really used to scare me. Now not as much. But I'm close to retirement so I don't want to push my luck!
Believe it or not, I have a horrible fear of heights. So 30 years ago I took flying lessons, to get over it. But I never had issues flying, but if you try to get me near the edge of something more than 3 ft high, there will be a fight. Not sure why that is. I always tell my passengers to NEVER touch the controls in front of them. EVEN if they see something scary. And if they do see something scary, just close your eyes.. That's what I am going to do. Bryan you did really well when you started to talk about your childhood. You made her think of stuff unrelated. That was great.
21:33 Aviation therapy isn't the solution to being afraid of turbulence. The margaritas are the solution. I suggest bringing a thermos next time she flies, lol.
What an awesome day man!! A fun trip to Mustang Island, lunch at the Black Marlin, brother and sister, that’s alright. I wish I could still hang out with mine. She passed a few years ago. You’re a good man Bryan, helping your sister overcome her fear of flying in turbulence is a pretty cool gesture. You two remind me of how my sis and I were. 🤠👍
Excellent video Bryan. My wife is a very nervous flyer as well. Now I know the key, thanks for that. 😜 Keep up the excellent work. Safe skies my friend 🇺🇸🛩️
Your briefing reminded me of mine…”In the unlikely event of an off -field landing…”.
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Here is a thing that might help a nervous pax: a mechanical tally counter and a thin marker line on the windshield. The task is to count the number of times the line drawn on the windshield becomes level with the horizon and [Click]. Gives something outside to look at, not inside the plane where the eyes and seat of the pants feeling dont agree. Gives something far away to look at -- the horizon appears to move very little and moves exactly in sync with the seat of the pants feeling. Good, Next, the clicker gives a task to focus on. That is a sense of purpose, and a sense of control. For it to work, it must only be a mechanical tally counter, held in a single hand, click with your thumb,. No need to look at it and it is tactile. Tactile is always good for reassurance. (Or bust a bubble in a sheet of bubble wrap, but a tally counter feels "official" and less silly :-) Surely not fixed to the plane or anything. And certainly not an app on the phone!... trying to align your hand on the touch screen is a two hand and two eyes task, it will absolutely make the bumps feel and look even worse. ... Just an idea, I have not tried it with anyone yet.
my partner has started flying with me after being scared of it. I noticed in the first few turns, and in turbulence, that she's looking around the cockpit trying to find something to hold onto- needs an oshit handle like in a car.
Never had a problem with flying.... its ladders (and suspension bridges)! I could climb the C172 to check the fuel, but one place i rented took the steps off the side of the plane and we had to use ladders.... now that was scary!
Bryan, I'm in the same boat of what I am about to say, but you are getting white headed, you are almost Captain Clarence Oveur (over) from the airplane movie. Flying is always the cure, so glad she is doing better on flying.
A few flight and weather lessons so she has an understanding and experience of being in control may do wonders for her fear. She will know she can be in control if she wants or needs to.
I had to laugh when you said that roofs, skyscrapers and other high stationary structures made you feel uncomfortable. I have been to the top of One World in NYC, the CN Tower in Toronto, the Sears Tower and several others. I really enjoyed the view but didn't care to stand too close to the windows at the edge. I had to go up in One World, as a way to give my middle finger to the guys that flew the planes into The World Trade Centers. I am retired fire service and that day really hit a nerve. My wife, on the other hand, did the edge walk at the CN Tower and jumped out a perfectly good airplane on her 60th birthday and loved it. I tell her often that 'She ain't right' !
@@JustPlaneSilly I'm a bit paranoid. My wife and I were flying in our 182 over the Smokies in 2022 when we were hit with very severe turbulence. We were flying due E and all of a sudden we ended up at a 45 degree angle headed south. I had reviewed the wind speeds over the mountains prior to the flight and there were no red flags. We were at all times more than 2000 feet above the highest peaks. Had no warning of the turbulence and we were just hoping that the shock did not exceed the rated G force of the airplane. I immediately slowed to Va then turbulence penetration speed even slower. We bounced along to Donaldson Airport in Greenville, SC. Despite the plane being maintained well it's a 1973. I am always much more concerned about a structural failure than I am an engine failure. I have the training necessary to land off airport or get myself out of a stall spin at altitude etc but can't do much if the horizontal stabilizer flies off. I bore scope the entire airframe every six months.
I’m far more frightened by driving my car than flying in an airplane. There are more people threatening my life on our roads and highways than in the air. I wish I never ever had to drive my car again. I wish I could get around strictly by aircraft.
I'm watching the beginning thinking to myself "Fear comes from the unknown and lack of control" and BAM, she says it. Could you have let her have the controls for a moment? Do you suppose that would alleviate the fear or would exasperate it? But the vase story was genius!
My ex went up with me a handful of times and mostly did really well and enjoyed it but the last one was Arizona in the summer and safe but bumpy enough and never wanted to go back up while we were still together
Re: turbulence, I dislike it more than my wife does. I find it annoying. She finds it fun. She actively asks for me to find some turbulence. She says it's like a roller coaster. Although there's not really enough room for her to put her hands up. She really likes me having an instrument rating and wants to fly through clouds. The thing she fears way more than turbulence is the cost of aviation. Any suggestions on how to get her to overcome that fear?
I love the ''do we need to land''... i can understand her fear but its safer than a car and even though I had friends die in a plane crash march 28th, it was a freak accident i know it doesnt ALWAYS happen... Please please please just be overly cautious I couldnt handle anymore deaths by plane..
So if that Moped is your Comanche's equivalent of Tom Cruise on a sports bike, then would a kid on a bicycle with training wheels be the tiny little Grumman's (not F-14) equivalent? 😄
I get what she’s saying. The idea of bouncing but nothing below you is freaky. I’m a nervous flyer also. You know it’s fine. But doesn’t change that animal brain instinct!
Why are they always afraid of turbulence, the 1 thing that will rarely hurt you? So much about GA that will kill you quickly, yet ignorance locks to bumpie doodles....
I was deathly afraid of turbulence as a student pilot, especially during turns. I was afraid the plane was going to fall out of the sky. After years of exposure therapy, it’s now more annoying than scary, but I get why it scares pax.
It’s nearly always smooth above the first layer, so if their problem is turbulence, get up through it as fast as possible! But overcast itself is usually smooth stratus anyway; it’s cumulus clouds that mean bumpy air.
I think it would depend on what the fear is. In my sister's case I think maybe not. Perhaps a full motion sim but not sure. That said my wife took a few lessons and they actually scared her more. I think repetition is key. Just making it mundane kills the fear a bit. Eren was with my this weekend in some of the worst flying conditions we have been in together and I don't think she even noticed until after I landed and said "Holy crap that was intense"
The more you know about what is going on in a plane…. The less fear you will have. A sim is a great way to learn as much as you can. The altitude alert in my plane… scares the bejesus out of people if they are not familiar with it…. It is a simple beeeeep at 1k’ off the ground. Pointing the nose of the plane towards the ground for landing is another thing that takes a moment to get used to… All of these quirky things can be learned about during a sim ride…. If the instructor wants to bring you up to speed with as many things as possible…. If your instructor is your little brother…. He may enjoy the small surprises that are coming. 😃
@@JustPlaneSilly The Comanche makes the difference. It didn't feel like it was going to flip like the Grumman did. Though hearing you talk after had me questioning YOU.
Sure it's illegal in TX, but there are professionals who know more about such things & who don't try to logic the illogic of fears the way you keep uselessly doing....
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I find, that when women freak out, it's best to remind them to just calm down and quit being emotional.
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Bryan's sister: Don't close your eyes and look down this will contribute to spatial disorientation (dizziness), instead look outside at the horizon and you will see how little the plane is moving. You can also put some air on your face and focus on slow deep breaths. Also it helps to yell "YEE HAW" when it gets bumpy.
I've learned I'm only scared when I'm not wearing my Flying Eyes sunglasses. Whenever l have turbulence, low fuel, engine fire, l put my Flying Eyes on and everything turns calm and clear 😎
I learned that the major concern in turbulence is that people cannot picture it. I think it gets better when you tell them to imagine the plane to be like a ship on the water. When the waves hit, the ship bumps around just like the plane in the wind. I feel it helps.
Was surprised you missed your Sunday candence. But, you were probably repairing the holes in your plane's seats after your sister's fingernails dug into them so deeply. BTW, I am enjoying the improvements on your cinematography over the years.
HAHA!!!!! My publishing cadence is going to be off for a couple weeks. I should be back on track in a few weeks and I should have a lot of content that I just haven't had time to edit along with some announcements. so lots to come but a couple more rocky weeks between now and then.
Love your channel!
Fun fact that I learned recently - people often confuse fear of heights with fear of falling. They sound the same but are very distinct. That's why I am not scared to fly but I am scared to death if I have to stand on glass floor on top of a tall building.
Often it’s a fear of EDGES!
In the words of Rincewind--It's no fear of Heights- I can look at tall trees, buildings and mountains all day long. It's DEPTHS that are scary!
@@janisparr8592 Yep, when flying a small plane, totally under my control, I didn’t like to go out over a cliff from an altitude close to it. If I’m a couple thousand feet above it, no problem.
Apart from tricycles and bicycles, the 1st REAL mode of transport I ever had a chance to drive myself, at the age of 8 or 9, was a small sailboat out of sight of land in the rough weather on the leading edge of a hurricane. And it was all jumping tall whitecaps and slamming down into the valleys ahead of them, then shooting up and over the next. DAMN, that was fun. Stupidly dangerous but FUN once you got used to it. And so I learned to love turbulence in both water and air, as a way of communing with Mother Nature and making the best of it Which was the real lesson my father was teaching me here (besides having some gallows humor about being hit by a hurricane the next day, which ALWAYS sucks even if the storm is relatively weak).
And so I went on to fly airplanes both powered and not, and to kayak amongst gators in turbulent rivers. The turbulence is what you expect for stepping into parts of the environment Mother Nature never intended us humans to get into. So just enjoy the ride and your ability to get through it.
Funny brother n sister interaction! I'm like that with my brother. For any passenger new to light aircraft I explain the bumpy ride as like being on a riverboat, bobbing around. Go on to explain drift so they have something to really think about. But most importantly get them to look out the window! They can see how little we are actually moving, they have the horizon to focus on to stop airsickness, there will be something to look at in the distance (a lake, a forest, etc). I can't go up a ladder but being in an aeroplane I happily crane my neck to see down 😂
Fear of flying? No, the fear is of crashing... Actually it is mostly a fear of unknow. She is brave to face the fears and learn about it so less of an unknown. Good job Brian!
The line to my sister is, "In the event of a water landing, your brother can be used as a floating device."
HAHA!!!
Awesome!
My mom has always been terrified of flying… then she took a HELICOPTER ride on some vacation and is somehow cured…? Now begs me to go flying. I dunno.
14:09 - your look - LMAO.
Friend of mine was scared of turbulence, too because they thought the plane was going to fall out of the sky. Once my instructor went through a few stall maneuvers, they realized it wasn't going to do that and were much better.
I love turbulence. I like watching others freak out at turbulence.
Sometimes, comparing bumps in the air to the bumps you experience in a speed boat helps! The same thing, really. Good video!
Prepared distractions ahead of time….
Rapid fire of all the things a passenger could possibly be afraid of, from memory…
Very talented, BrYan!
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The more you know,
the less you fear.
Chris Hadfield.
What a good brother and aviation ambassador. Allowing someone space to grow and stretch their comfort zone without pressure to continue or the concern of feeling “less than” if they decide to stop.
And to Bryan’s sister:
Good job! It takes a lot being willing to do something uncomfortable and to face your fears. Big or small!
I thought it was ironic that I'm a pilot who's afraid of heights. But yeah, ladders, tall buildings, etc are a completely different thing. Put me up 3,500 feet in an Archer, I'm golden. Ask me to get up on the roof and clean the gutters...all of a sudden, I remember my grandma is quite ill and I have to rush to be by her side.
Needless to say, I've had at least 50 grandmas.
Great video BT- a lot of people in my family and close circle want noooooo part of little airplanes. Very happy to see your sis enjoy it in the end!
I used to be afraid of flying. As a kid, my first flight from Dallas to San Antonio in a Southwest 737, I cried the whole way. I was scared of hieghts. I hated the bumps. And the wings flapping, well, you know what happend when you keep bending a piece of metal. Even as a kid I knew that. As an adult I slowly got used to it. During Covid I watched a lot of flying videos and that has helped a lot.
Part of my job occasionally takes me up power plant stacks. That really used to scare me. Now not as much. But I'm close to retirement so I don't want to push my luck!
👍✅ Great video BrYan, both the story with your sister and the visuals. Not only are you a better pilot but also a better videographer👏Tks!
Thank you!
Believe it or not, I have a horrible fear of heights. So 30 years ago I took flying lessons, to get over it. But I never had issues flying, but if you try to get me near the edge of something more than 3 ft high, there will be a fight. Not sure why that is.
I always tell my passengers to NEVER touch the controls in front of them. EVEN if they see something scary. And if they do see something scary, just close your eyes.. That's what I am going to do.
Bryan you did really well when you started to talk about your childhood. You made her think of stuff unrelated. That was great.
That grey hair color looks so real!
At the end of the video I was waiting for you to make her go surfing on top of the plane.
Is this the grown up version of teasing your siblings!?
so there is no time limit to harassing siblings. schweet!
Never a limit. :)
21:33 Aviation therapy isn't the solution to being afraid of turbulence. The margaritas are the solution. I suggest bringing a thermos next time she flies, lol.
Great job explaining everything down to what you were doing and the kind of noises to expect.
What an awesome day man!! A fun trip to Mustang Island, lunch at the Black Marlin, brother and sister, that’s alright. I wish I could still hang out with mine. She passed a few years ago. You’re a good man Bryan, helping your sister overcome her fear of flying in turbulence is a pretty cool gesture. You two remind me of how my sis and I were. 🤠👍
Awe man. I am sorry to hear that. I am fortunate to get to share this with family and friends. Sorry for your loss.
@@JustPlaneSilly Thanks Bro!
Excellent video Bryan. My wife is a very nervous flyer as well. Now I know the key, thanks for that. 😜 Keep up the excellent work. Safe skies my friend 🇺🇸🛩️
Your briefing reminded me of mine…”In the unlikely event of an off -field landing…”.
Here is a thing that might help a nervous pax: a mechanical tally counter and a thin marker line on the windshield. The task is to count the number of times the line drawn on the windshield becomes level with the horizon and [Click]. Gives something outside to look at, not inside the plane where the eyes and seat of the pants feeling dont agree. Gives something far away to look at -- the horizon appears to move very little and moves exactly in sync with the seat of the pants feeling. Good, Next, the clicker gives a task to focus on. That is a sense of purpose, and a sense of control. For it to work, it must only be a mechanical tally counter, held in a single hand, click with your thumb,. No need to look at it and it is tactile. Tactile is always good for reassurance. (Or bust a bubble in a sheet of bubble wrap, but a tally counter feels "official" and less silly :-) Surely not fixed to the plane or anything. And certainly not an app on the phone!... trying to align your hand on the touch screen is a two hand and two eyes task, it will absolutely make the bumps feel and look even worse. ... Just an idea, I have not tried it with anyone yet.
Repetition is the cure for a fear of flying?
Say, Bryan, I definitely totally have a fear of flying, you wanna help me get past that?
Great Vid!! Lunch on me if y'all ever make it back to Port A! I'm just across the bay at T69. That approach into KRAS never gets old.
I'm no professional but I may have encouraged her to hold the yoke and look out the window.
I tried. She wouldn't touch it.
Your sister is so brave! I admire you both for doing the flight that you did. I am a pilot and afraid to fly myself. Go figure.
The thing that I find helps me is to consciously tell myself to relax my stomach. If you tense up or hold your breath, it's all over.
my partner has started flying with me after being scared of it. I noticed in the first few turns, and in turbulence, that she's looking around the cockpit trying to find something to hold onto- needs an oshit handle like in a car.
Never had a problem with flying.... its ladders (and suspension bridges)! I could climb the C172 to check the fuel, but one place i rented took the steps off the side of the plane and we had to use ladders.... now that was scary!
Bryan, I'm in the same boat of what I am about to say, but you are getting white headed, you are almost Captain Clarence Oveur (over) from the airplane movie. Flying is always the cure, so glad she is doing better on flying.
It happens fast!
@@JustPlaneSilly It does!!
That is exactly what my wife does; it is the bumps; altitude doesn't matter. My wife listens to music on her phone which helps a bit.
A few flight and weather lessons so she has an understanding and experience of being in control may do wonders for her fear. She will know she can be in control if she wants or needs to.
I had to laugh when you said that roofs, skyscrapers and other high stationary structures made you feel uncomfortable. I have been to the top of One World in NYC, the CN Tower in Toronto, the Sears Tower and several others. I really enjoyed the view but didn't care to stand too close to the windows at the edge. I had to go up in One World, as a way to give my middle finger to the guys that flew the planes into The World Trade Centers. I am retired fire service and that day really hit a nerve. My wife, on the other hand, did the edge walk at the CN Tower and jumped out a perfectly good airplane on her 60th birthday and loved it. I tell her often that 'She ain't right' !
Great video Brian where did you get the hammer tool?
You're a great brother!
You certainly boosted your sister's prayer life! 😂
Struck by lightning? Okay, that explains A LOT.
dude, i’m just gonna say it… “your pre-flight brief was perfect for your situation and your sister’s personality…”
Your sister needs to learn, box breathing. It is. Is great way of calming someone that is stressed on flying
As a counselor, I love that you suggest this!
At least you didn't say are we there yet? I got a
There's no way in hell I would fly with anyone who would have ME as their pilot! Oh - get her a HUGE wristwatch. Norm in OZ.
"Now that I know that can't happen.” Though unlikely, it certainly could.
Of all the things that could pose a real problem, it's at the bottom of the list.
@@JustPlaneSilly I'm a bit paranoid. My wife and I were flying in our 182 over the Smokies in 2022 when we were hit with very severe turbulence. We were flying due E and all of a sudden we ended up at a 45 degree angle headed south. I had reviewed the wind speeds over the mountains prior to the flight and there were no red flags. We were at all times more than 2000 feet above the highest peaks. Had no warning of the turbulence and we were just hoping that the shock did not exceed the rated G force of the airplane. I immediately slowed to Va then turbulence penetration speed even slower. We bounced along to Donaldson Airport in Greenville, SC. Despite the plane being maintained well it's a 1973. I am always much more concerned about a structural failure than I am an engine failure. I have the training necessary to land off airport or get myself out of a stall spin at altitude etc but can't do much if the horizontal stabilizer flies off. I bore scope the entire airframe every six months.
I’m far more frightened by driving my car than flying in an airplane. There are more people threatening my life on our roads and highways than in the air. I wish I never ever had to drive my car again. I wish I could get around strictly by aircraft.
I'm watching the beginning thinking to myself "Fear comes from the unknown and lack of control" and BAM, she says it. Could you have let her have the controls for a moment? Do you suppose that would alleviate the fear or would exasperate it?
But the vase story was genius!
I tried to get her to take the controls it lasted about 5 seconds
@@JustPlaneSilly Ha! Worth a shot I suppose. I'm giggling trying to picture it - oh god oh god oh god!! (yoke spinning like in the Exorcist!)
Great time!!!
Excellent content....
Appreciated
The more you can demystify things, the better!
My wife has this type of anxiety..but when it’s smooth she likes it
My ex went up with me a handful of times and mostly did really well and enjoyed it but the last one was Arizona in the summer and safe but bumpy enough and never wanted to go back up while we were still together
Re: turbulence, I dislike it more than my wife does. I find it annoying. She finds it fun. She actively asks for me to find some turbulence. She says it's like a roller coaster. Although there's not really enough room for her to put her hands up. She really likes me having an instrument rating and wants to fly through clouds.
The thing she fears way more than turbulence is the cost of aviation. Any suggestions on how to get her to overcome that fear?
I love the ''do we need to land''... i can understand her fear but its safer than a car and even though I had friends die in a plane crash march 28th, it was a freak accident i know it doesnt ALWAYS happen... Please please please just be overly cautious I couldnt handle anymore deaths by plane..
Airlines are safer than a car; GA is about as dangerous as a motorcycle.
So if that Moped is your Comanche's equivalent of Tom Cruise on a sports bike, then would a kid on a bicycle with training wheels be the tiny little Grumman's (not F-14) equivalent? 😄
Spencer Suderman should take her flying........
Sorry, I laughed a little too much at this comment. You and me are two sick puppies.
I get what she’s saying. The idea of bouncing but nothing below you is freaky. I’m a nervous flyer also. You know it’s fine. But doesn’t change that animal brain instinct!
Secret common knowledge is pilots are afraid of heights.. A fact that's always been hard to explain to non pilots.
Why are they always afraid of turbulence, the 1 thing that will rarely hurt you? So much about GA that will kill you quickly, yet ignorance locks to bumpie doodles....
That’s what passengers are acutely aware of.
I was deathly afraid of turbulence as a student pilot, especially during turns. I was afraid the plane was going to fall out of the sky.
After years of exposure therapy, it’s now more annoying than scary, but I get why it scares pax.
Have her wear a parachute and tell her that the engine quit
The best way to correct the. problem is to just let her fly the plane! She will be thinking of the flying and not the turbulence.
So, if you flew about 200’ over a solid overcast, does that make everyone comfortable, or no?
It’s nearly always smooth above the first layer, so if their problem is turbulence, get up through it as fast as possible!
But overcast itself is usually smooth stratus anyway; it’s cumulus clouds that mean bumpy air.
She had nothing to worry about. You can die from a height of 30 feet. 2,500 or 8,000 feet is almost certain!😂
Does taking a few flying lessons in a simulator help cure fear of flying?
I think it would depend on what the fear is. In my sister's case I think maybe not. Perhaps a full motion sim but not sure. That said my wife took a few lessons and they actually scared her more. I think repetition is key. Just making it mundane kills the fear a bit. Eren was with my this weekend in some of the worst flying conditions we have been in together and I don't think she even noticed until after I landed and said "Holy crap that was intense"
The more you know about what is going on in a plane…. The less fear you will have.
A sim is a great way to learn as much as you can.
The altitude alert in my plane… scares the bejesus out of people if they are not familiar with it…. It is a simple beeeeep at 1k’ off the ground.
Pointing the nose of the plane towards the ground for landing is another thing that takes a moment to get used to…
All of these quirky things can be learned about during a sim ride…. If the instructor wants to bring you up to speed with as many things as possible….
If your instructor is your little brother…. He may enjoy the small surprises that are coming. 😃
@@JustPlaneSilly The Comanche makes the difference. It didn't feel like it was going to flip like the Grumman did. Though hearing you talk after had me questioning YOU.
Is flying turning your hair grey or flying with your sister???
Sure it's illegal in TX, but there are professionals who know more about such things & who don't try to logic the illogic of fears the way you keep uselessly doing....
Four hundred and tenth!!!
I have four sisters … disparaging comments about the female species are not survivable!