Current Events > Going on an airplane for the 1st time tomorrow

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Imscared. I am scared even riding in a car tbh (I mostly am able to walk/bus everywhere I need to go).

Honestly wondering if Ill freak out and refuse to go.

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idek lol, a family member booked the flight. Im sure itll be great, Im just nervous.

Don't get the fish

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why? lol

I texted them tho; its Southwest

UnholyMudcrab posted...

Don't get the fish

hmm?

keep your beard away from the turbine

Get loaded at the airport bar and sleep it off on the plane.

Taking off and landing is kind of intense, that and a little turbulence. But once your up in the air you dont even notice. How far is your flight?

how long is the flight?

Flights are safe, there are thousands of flights a day.

Did you get a window seat? Sometimes the view is breathtaking enough to keep you distracted

viewmaster_pi posted...

keep your beard away from the turbine

Heh.

I heard Quantus is the only airline you should ever use

Master Kazuya posted...

Did you get a window seat?

You don't get to choose on Southwest

Saxon posted...

We'll never know for sure, but it must be absolutely horrifying in those moments when a plane is going down and death is certain.

And then the impact...your body is rag dolled and torn apart in the wreckage and everything goes black for all eternity.

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dick

Keep your eyes open to see if one of your pilots is really Kareem-Abdul Jabbar.

Takeoff is neat. Landing goes by pretty quick.

Everything else is just kinda boring, sitting in place for a long time. Make sure you bring something to do during the flight.

Flights 2 hours.

omg I cant even reply to people after that Saxon post lmfao >_____>

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Master Kazuya posted...

Flights are safe, there are thousands of flights a day.

Did you get a window seat? Sometimes the view is breathtaking enough to keep you distracted

I went to Antarctica for a job, the flight from New Zealand to Antarctica was amazing. It was terrifying and beautiful. Looking out the window at the glaciers, knowing if the plain crashed we were all gonna die instantly or freeze to death.

Saxon posted...

We'll never know for sure, but it must be absolutely horrifying in those moments when a plane is going down and death is certain.

And then the impact...your body is rag dolled and torn apart in the wreckage and everything goes black for all eternity.

Death isn't certain in a plane crash, it's just incredibly likely.

If you're gonna be a dick, at least be accurate.

Talib_21 posted...

I went to Antarctica for a job

What job?

The Popo posted...

What job?

researching a frozen alien

But worry about it.

The odds of being in a plane crash are like winning the lottery except you don't wanna be in this lottery.

Saxon posted...

But worry about it.

The odds of being in a plane crash are like winning the lottery except you don't wanna be in this lottery.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/9/6/AAJmR2AAC2Jw.jpg

Talib_21 posted...

I went to Antarctica for a job, the flight from New Zealand to Antarctica was amazing. It was terrifying and beautiful. Looking out the window at the glaciers, knowing if the plain crashed we were all gonna die instantly or freeze to death.

What was it like on land there? I've always wanted to go to Antarctica

No pocket knives/scissors, get there early just in case, get ready to take off your shoes for the security check and tossing them in the bin, don't fuck with the flight attendant, if they say wear the mask, wear it, if they say fasten your seatbelt, fasten it.

Okay, seriously:

When you take off, the engines will roar really loudly. Pretty soon after they will cut way back and you might think the engines died. They didnt. First, it takes more engine power to get off the ground initially. Second, most communities have noise ordinances that require it. Unless you take off over the ocean, youll likely hear that engine cut-back. Dont worry; the engines didnt die.

Turbulence is totally normal but can be scary. The plane can shake a lot. That is normal. If its windy, the plane also can rock a lot. That also is normal.

Sometimes planes start to land and then have to lift up again and come back around. This is not common but does happen. Dont worry if it happens to you.

Oh, yeah, its also totally common for the lights in the cabin to go off and on multiple times. It doesnt mean theres a problem.

If you really fear panicking, consider taking some sort of calming agent, even a sleeping pill if you dont have to drive.

The Popo posted...

What job?

Worked for Raytheon down at McMurdo station down in Antarctica. Pretty much just washed dishes and cooked for scientists

As long as you're not near Malaysia, you're good. They have a rep for losing airplanes.

Flying is actually really cool.

Zikten posted...

What was it like on land there? I've always wanted to go to Antarctica

It was crazy, the place airport the airport was when I showed up in October ended up being the harbor by the time I left. They had to move the airport from when I showed up to when I flew out. The Coast guard came in with an icebreaker and I got to go on it and see whales and penguins swimming by the ship. It was fucking awesome.

Sariana21 posted...

Okay, seriously:

When you take off, the engines will roar really loudly. Pretty soon after they will cut way back and you might think the engines died. They didnt. First, it takes more engine power to get off the ground initially. Second, most communities have noise ordinances that require it. Unless you take off over the ocean, youll likely hear that engine cut-back. Dont worry; the engines didnt die.

Turbulence is totally normal but can be scary. The plane can shake a lot. That is normal. If its windy, the plane also can rock a lot. That also is normal.

Sometimes planes start to land and then have to lift up again and come back around. This is not common but does happen. Dont worry if it happens to you.

Oh, yeah, its also totally common for the lights in the cabin to go off and on multiple times. It doesnt mean theres a problem.

If you really fear panicking, consider taking some sort of calming agent, even a sleeping pill if you dont have to drive.

Thank you, this truly helps a lot. I mean it. Ill probably just read a book if I need to.

Sariana21 posted...

Okay, seriously:

When you take off, the engines will roar really loudly. Pretty soon after they will cut way back and you might think the engines died. They didnt. First, it takes more engine power to get off the ground initially. Second, most communities have noise ordinances that require it. Unless you take off over the ocean, youll likely hear that engine cut-back. Dont worry; the engines didnt die.

Turbulence is totally normal but can be scary. The plane can shake a lot. That is normal. If its windy, the plane also can rock a lot. That also is normal.

Sometimes planes start to land and then have to lift up again and come back around. This is not common but does happen. Dont worry if it happens to you.

Oh, yeah, its also totally common for the lights in the cabin to go off and on multiple times. It doesnt mean theres a problem.

If you really fear panicking, consider taking some sort of calming agent, even a sleeping pill if you dont have to drive.

Don't forget about the handy bag in the seatback in front of you

Complete_Idi0t posted...

Don't forget about the handy bag in the seatback in front of you

Lol. Also consider headphones and music. That way you wont hear all the random little noises planes make.

Have fun! Taking off is the best part

everyone out here trying to comfort TC and Saxon slides in like "DYING IN A PLANE CRASH SURE DOES SUCK"

gotta love it

Plane ride is the safest way to travel, just have fun and wear headphones

Talib_21 posted...

Worked for Raytheon down at McMurdo station down in Antarctica. Pretty much just washed dishes and cooked for scientists

Thats still pretty damn cool. You went to a continent that a fraction of a fraction of people have ever visited.

A tablet really helps the flight go by. Books, movies, music, games. I don't know how I flew without it.

Will you have to wear an N-95 mask for the duration the flight?

That won't be fun.

N-95 masks are the best, but I'd hate to have to wear one more than an hour at a time.

The Popo posted...

Thats still pretty damn cool. You went to a continent that a fraction of a fraction of people have ever visited.

Ya until I got down there. You work 60 hours a week at 7.25. You get taxed for working 60 hours a week because its an American company. But you dont get overtime because your not working on American soil.

60 hours a week and barely 300, not as great as it sounds

Gum. Bring gum to chew during takeoff and landing.

Throw some headphones on or in, get a nice playlist going, take a snooze. 2 hours is nothing. Youll get up in the air, get a soda or bag of nuts, listen to a few songs or watch a show and youll start landing.

Bring some headphones and listen to tunes or something, because you're gonna be in line for a LONG TIME, because of unruly passengers or COVID CHECKS...

Maybe even switch or some kinda portable console...

I mean a two hour flight isn't bad, but you probably won't have any interest in whatever they're media they have (if there are any tvs on your side)...

The airplane is fine, TSA is what usually gets me on my toes. But its really not all that bad, have fun man. Where you headed anywho?

Sitting in your seat is the easy part. The hard part is if you have to sit next to someone who's overweight, or smells, or wants to get to know you, but odds are that it'll only be one of those things, not all three.

JTilly posted...

TSA is what usually gets me on my toes.

https://c.tenor.com/pkgAkwE70MQAAAAC/fbi-tom-and-jerry.gif

bknight posted...

Sitting in your seat is the easy part. The hard part is if you have to sit next to someone who's overweight, or smells, or wants to get to know you, but odds are that it'll only be one of those things, not all three.

2 years I sat next to a 300-400 lb couple. Flying in coach at that time and it sucked because I was in the aisle seat, but I had to be scootched as much to the aisle as possible or Id be cuddling the whole time. That dudes fat was hanging over his seat and taking up a quarter of my seat <_<

bknight posted...

Sitting in your seat is the easy part. The hard part is if you have to sit next to someone who's overweight, or smells, or wants to get to know you, but odds are that it'll only be one of those things, not all three.

For me it's not the person who's next to you...
It's usually either someone who's behind you or in front of you!
Can't stand people who kick my seat or put their legs ontop of the empty seat near me...

If it's a kid doing it, fine I'll endure it...
But a fully grown adult being a dick just for the shits and giggles? Fuck that