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  • CygnusZero40

    I know the statistics say its safer than driving, so why the hell am I still so terrified to fly? Because this giant super heavy unnatural machine is being pushed off the ground by a couple engines. Or youre in a copter or smaller plane being propelled along by something spinning really fast.

    It doesnt matter that major airline crashes are rare, in my mind its still much more dangerous. I feel like the chances are better at something major failing during takeoff than anytime I get in my little car to roll around.

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    • I think it has do with the illusion of control. You're not active in controlling the plane, you feel in control of the car. It's psychological.nb
    • Plus, a minor problem on a plane could mean death. A minor problem with your car is not going to kill you. I can understand the fear. But, fuck it, dude!nb
    • All feelings, not based on fact. It's just like any other fear. It's not easy to get over but it's possible.Jaline
    • Well I do fly. Im not one of these people that wont just bc of my fear of it.CygnusZero4
    • But Im not sure Ill ever really feel its safer.CygnusZero4
    • Also doesnt help I knew someone on swissair 111. Rich Coburn.CygnusZero4
    • "a minor problem on a plane could mean death. A minor problem with your car is not going to kill you." exactly, it's not all irrational fear ;)Jaline
    • I don't trust the self-belaying device in the rock climbing place I go to. Would rather have a person in charge of my fate, hahaJaline
    • OMG fuck those auto belays. There's no tension!dorkKn1ght
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