[extropy-chat] Fear of flying

[Dan Clemmensen]

Kevin Freels wrote:

> I don't think the issue is height. As I said, I am a student pilot and 
> have no trouble there. Also, many pilots seem to have trouble flying 
> commercial.

Try this (on smaller airliners not Jumbos.)  Ask for an exit aisle 
window seat. You are now an honorary member of the crew with an 
important responsibility in the event of an emergency. Pay careful 
attention to the safety briefing,and carefully read and understand the 
safety card, all as part of fulfilling your responsibilities as an 
exit-aisle "crew member." Your psyche is likely to use this position of 
responsibility to let you feel as if you have more control. On a Jumbo, 
the exit aisle is usually not a good seat (no tray table, exposed to 
traffic in the main aisle) but you may choose to use this strategy on a 
Jumbo if you find it helps on a smaller airliner.