The horror of flying.

[meetthecreeper]

So the car manufacturer I work for picked the top 5% technicians to go to Korea for a contest.

Myself and another guy I work with are in the top 5%.

Now my problem. I fear nothing but flying and going into the ocean, SHARKS, so now I am going to be in a plane flying over the Pacific. How much worse could it possibly get.

So should I overcome the fear that I will probably be killed in a plane crash or survive the crash into the ocean only to become "chum" to Jaws' cousin?

Worst case scenario I end up on some fukin' island like that show "Lost" and have to spend the rest of my life eating coconuts, sushi, and running from "the others". I guess the island will need a "Locke" kind of guy for hunting and fishing type stuff but with my luck I will be stuck with a bunch of fukin Koreans who speak no english.

[ItsAlive75]

I wouldn't worry about it. Statistically, you're more likely to be killed by a donkey than die in a plane crash. I shit you not.

[ShankS]

avoid planes at all costs....

[cheebacheeba]

Or getting killed by a donkey punch...
Isn't your average pedestrian more likely to be killed?

[AUSTIN316426808]

Originally posted by ItsAlive75
I wouldn't worry about it. Statistically, you're more likely to be killed by a donkey than die in a plane crash. I shit you not.


How the hell can you be killed by a donkey?

I guess, if caught in the right position it could crack your skull(why would someone be in that position is another story) but other than that...

anyway...


I think you should just get over it and go, I've heard a million things similar to what IA said, you'll be fine.

[meetthecreeper]

Well thanks for not making me feel like a pussy. LOL:rolleyes:

[newb]

Don't listen to these guys creep.....your fucked. Hell, if the crash & sharks don't get ya you'll probabaly have an embolism from such a long flight and your heart will explode.














nah.....only kidding









or am i?


BTW.....congrats for being in the 5%.

[VampiricClown]

You'll never catch me on a plane. I'm only scared of heights and things that have to do with heights such as: planes, roller coasters, etc. So if it makes you feel better, I'm scared of planes as-well. I was born on solid ground, and that's where I intend to stay.

[knife_fight]

sounds like drinks at the ariport bar to me

[meetthecreeper]

Originally posted by newb
Don't listen to these guys creep.....your fucked. Hell, if the crash & sharks don't get ya you'll probabaly have an embolism from such a long flight and your heart will explode.














nah.....only kidding









or am i?


BTW.....congrats for being in the 5%.

Thanks.

I have been in small engine aircraft, helicopters and even went skydiving a couple of times. It think its the 600mph+ header into the ground that bothers me.

Or hanging on to a seat cushion in the middle of the Pacific like a frickin bobber.

Better yet I'll be on the plane and some middle eastern guy will get up to go to the bathroom and I'll freak out and choke the guy with my shoelace.:D

[Haunted]

Originally posted by knife_fight
sounds like drinks at the ariport bar to me

That's what my brother does. He hates to fly so he goes to the bar, get's tipsy, and the surreptitiously get's drunk on the flight. Then, he falls asleep. The only negative affect is a hangover... heh.

Creeper, you're one of the last men on earth that I would call a pussy. There are a lot of people afraid to fly. It's not the greatest feeling in the world to honestly have no control over your evironment. In fact, it sucks.

Try to get seats in the middle of the plane. That way, you won't really have a a vantage point as to what's going on. From here you can take a drink, or maybe a sedative and fall asleep through most of the flight.

Honestly though, and this is coming from a career acrophobe, the worst thing about flying is going to the bathroom.

[Posher778]

Creeper.........................


The sharks name in jaws was Bruce... not jaws.:D lol.

But... flying is fun. Just get an aisle seat and you don't have to look out the window. Also, you almost forget your moving on long straight flights because it usually smooths out.



Can you guys believe that Red Eye was our in-flight movie going to aruba? That has the be the WORST choice of movie, especially if there are nervous flyers on board.

[newb]

I myself HATE to fly so in october, before i flew to Florida, i invested about $150 in a portable DVD player. I watched a movie and a concert to keep my mind off of the flight.It worked wonders.



just don't bring a copy of "Alive"

[Haunted]

Don't make eye contact with the stranger on either side of you. They'll want to talk, and you probably don't want that.

[The_Return]

Originally posted by newb
just don't bring a copy of "Alive"

Agreed, Final Destinaton might be a better choice:D

[yourlastmistake]

Originally posted by meetthecreeper
So the car manufacturer I work for picked the top 5% technicians to go to Korea for a contest.

Myself and another guy I work with are in the top 5%.

Now my problem. I fear nothing but flying and going into the ocean, SHARKS, so now I am going to be in a plane flying over the Pacific. How much worse could it possibly get.

So should I overcome the fear that I will probably be killed in a plane crash or survive the crash into the ocean only to become "chum" to Jaws' cousin?

Worst case scenario I end up on some fukin' island like that show "Lost" and have to spend the rest of my life eating coconuts, sushi, and running from "the others". I guess the island will need a "Locke" kind of guy for hunting and fishing type stuff but with my luck I will be stuck with a bunch of fukin Koreans who speak no english.
If you do go prepare yourself for a long trip. It took me about 26 hours, including plane changes in Alaska and Japan. It was one loooong trip. As far as surviving a plane crash to be eaten by sharks? I doubt it. You would probably die on impact or drown when you were knocked unconcious and sank with the remains of the plane.
One more thing... if you do have any free time to go out on the town, I know how those tech contest can be, do it. If nothing else check out the bar scene and the open markets. There is quite a night life in big cities like Seoul.

[mothermold]

Originally posted by meetthecreeper
So the car manufacturer I work for picked the top 5% technicians to go to Korea for a contest.

Myself and another guy I work with are in the top 5%.

Now my problem. I fear nothing but flying and going into the ocean, SHARKS, so now I am going to be in a plane flying over the Pacific. How much worse could it possibly get.

So should I overcome the fear that I will probably be killed in a plane crash or survive the crash into the ocean only to become "chum" to Jaws' cousin?

Worst case scenario I end up on some fukin' island like that show "Lost" and have to spend the rest of my life eating coconuts, sushi, and running from "the others". I guess the island will need a "Locke" kind of guy for hunting and fishing type stuff but with my luck I will be stuck with a bunch of fukin Koreans who speak no english.


you'll be fine,take something to calm your nerves...drink,pills whatever and relax.

and as far as becoming "shark food" i would'nt worry about it...and that altitude and speed your plane would smack the water like concrete.

[filmmaker2]

You're not going to be eaten by Jaws' cousin. Stop being silly.






99.9999999999% of the sharks in the water probably never even MET Bruce. So the likelihood of Jaws' cousin coming anywhere near you is next to nil

[filmmaker2]

I was just kidding.

Actually, everything those other people said about the donkeys is true. You're gonna be fine in all probability. What you're worrying about doesn't happen that often. Look up statistics and you'll see. And yeah, have a few drinks at the airport bar, and make sure to bring 2 or 3 really cool paperbacks or a videogame, you'll do all right.

[DraculaInDallas]

Don't worry....flying rocks. I've been doing it for 20 years now. It is very safe. Get a window seat and experience the takeoff and the view you have once you reach altitude, you'll like it.

I am going flying in a couple of weeks in a WW2 trainer, a Stearman Bi-Plane. It will be my first time up in a open cockpit. I can't wait to feel the wind in my face and the view is going to be fucking incredible!!!!!!!! :D

[Spallalala]

All im gonna say about planes are..." There cheese is deadly, Dont eat the cheese".

I ate it..Ended up throwing up everywhere.

I dont like flying at all. But I usually keep the window shutter thing down the whole time haha.

[PR3SSUR3]

:confused:




http://www.planecrashinfo.com/w011112.htm

[meetthecreeper]

The airline sent this safety procedure card to make me feel better.

[novakru]

Originally posted by meetthecreeper
The airline sent this safety procedure card to make me feel better.

LMAO
I can see why.

And congrats about the top %5-that's impressive.

[bloodrayne]

Congratulations!!!...Although everyone already knows you're the best, it's nice to get a little recognition for it sometimes:)

Stay safe...I'll worry and miss you while you're gone


On flying: I REFUSE to fly...It isn't a fear of heights or sharks...BUT...CLAUSTROPHOBIA...I must have been buried alive in a former life or something.....If I can't open a door or a window, I'm not going...AND...Too many people, too close together...Breathing up all my oxygen...*shudders*


On a side note: I thought witches weren't supposed to cross water......Maybe I shouldn't have pointed that out...Or hopefully I'm just wrong

[Haunted]

You have to get special boarding passes if you're a witch. Oh, and there has to be a broom somewhere in the plane. I wouldn't worry too much about it, though. The worst that could happen is that you burst into flames once you reach open water.;) Happened to me on my first trip to England. Luckily, I didn't melt.

[Soloman Kane]

I remember my 1st trip over to England. I had my 1st trip over to England when I was in high school & hated flying cus I got stuck sitting with the rest of my class. No one would shut up & I wasn't near a window..
Now the second trip was great. In though the airport & onto the flight. I read a book & had no one next to me for the entire flight. I got through Steven King's It in one sitting. Great stuff but I was more nervous meeting Psiren's parents & sister more than anything. Getting through customs was a nightmare. I had this little girl who moonlighted as a mistress asking me question after question. What a pain in the ass that was. The journey was worth it but on the return flight I had to witness two very ugly newly weds going at it. It ws like watching really aweful porn without being able to change the channel. The flight was great but the passengers were a real drag. It was worth it but man I really loath people at times..
:p

[psiren]

you're just anti-social, aint ya??!:p