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Brent88 · 03-18-2004, 09:29 PM

I have only flown twice in my life. We went from Atlanta, GA to Memphis, TN in Early January 2001 roundtrip so I could say I have flown. We saw things in Memphis like Graceland and came back 2 days later. Flew on a Boeing 727 going to Memphis and an MD-80 on the way back. I loved it. The weather was perfect so there was no turblence and the planes were rather empty. The returning flight only had 50 or 60 people. I am hoping to one day fly to Europe and Asia and other places.

What are some of ya'll's flying experiences?

Tuesday Weld · 03-18-2004, 10:28 PM

My experiences flying, were mostly good, until my anxiety kicked in.

Hollow · 03-18-2004, 10:40 PM

flying really scares me. and after watching a certain episode of beyond belief, i will never sit in the window seat again.

TheHappyBurgerMeister · 03-18-2004, 10:49 PM

I've been on a total of 11 plane rides in my life (not # of trips, but going both ways), I believe. All of them have been within the continental US and I never had any probably. Although last year when my family and I went to Florida there was little turbulence on the way down and my mom was freaking out a little at the end. It didn't bother me for some reason. Although, even though I've never flew over an ocean if I ever do I'll be scared! Maybe because if something does go wrong it's not like you can land anywhere. But I have no probably at all flying on land!

Brent88 · 03-18-2004, 11:35 PM

My mom was a nervous wreck. She was very paranoid about planes(this was before 9/11, but there still were plane crashes occasionally). Well we convinced her to go. I sat by the window, she sat on the aisle seat with my dad, and my sister sat by a window too. It was so cool. I could pick out a big lake in Northwest Alabama from the plane. It was so fascinating. I think the ocean will be freaky too, but just remember, plane crashes are EXTREMELY rare. Millions and millions of people fly each day, the last time a jet crashed here in America was 2 1/2 years ago. Flying is a LOT safer than riding in a car, bus, or train.

robyrob · 03-18-2004, 11:45 PM

i've been on too many planes in my lifetime, and the only ones i didn't like were the DC10's and DC3's - only time i've ever had to use an air-sickness bag too.... well at least for what they were intended for . . .

Bang A Gong · 03-18-2004, 11:57 PM

I don't like to fly, it hurts my arms...

Lame.

dawsongirl · 03-19-2004, 12:03 AM

Fine, I guess. I have a tendency to not eat or drink on a plane because I refuse to use the airplane bathroom, so I usually end up sick, moody, or really thirsty.

Once on a flight from Phoenix, I blew out my middle ear. That flight sucked.

Czas na Zywiec · 03-19-2004, 12:22 AM

With the exception of ear popping and horrible food, I love flying. I've flown so many times and I love it more every time. I especially love wandering around airports and exploring all the shops and the people that come and go. I've never really counted the amount of times I've flown, but I remember them.

1990:

Chicago (ORD) - Warsaw (WAW)
WAW - ORD

1992:

ORD - WAW
WAW - ORD

1994:

ORD - WAW
WAW - Kraków (KRK)
KRK - WAW
WAW - ORD

1996:

ORD - WAW
WAW - KRK
KRK - WAW
WAW - ORD

1998:

ORD - KRK
KRK - ORD

2002:

Denver (DEN) - ORD
ORD - DEN

2003:

ORD - Raleigh-Durham (RDU)
RDU - London-Gatwick (LGW)
LGW - KRK
KRK - LGW
LGW - RDU
RDU - ORD

So as you can see, nothing can stop me.

I was never afraid to fly before or after 9/11. In fact, it's a lot safer than driving or taking the trains.

AKA · 03-19-2004, 12:57 AM

Yeah, I've flown countless times. Nothing spectacular to report. I do love to fly, though. I don't like the flight attendants' tendency to wake one up when one is clearly sleeping, though.

Brent88 · 03-19-2004, 12:59 AM

That has to be annoying. For god's sake, if the plane isn't on fire, or your all about to die, why wake them?

Brent88 · 03-19-2004, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sourbabie
I don't like to fly, it hurts my arms...

Lame.

Chelsea · 03-19-2004, 01:02 AM

Two rides. Nashville TN to Orlando FL and Back.

No turbulance on first trip..Was GREAT.
Orlando Airport was a nightmare.
Taking off from Orlando in a thunderstorm (I'm not kidding) was a nightmare. Once we got out of Florida, smooth sailing.

Hollow · 03-19-2004, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Czas na Zywiec
I especially love wandering around airports and exploring all the shops and the people that come and go.

i hate airports. theyre so unorganized and complicated.

AKA · 03-19-2004, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Brent88
That has to be annoying. For god's sake, if the plane isn't on fire, or your all about to die, why wake them?

I remember coming back to Spokane from Houston, where I was part of my brother's wedding.

I had to wake up at 5:00 am CDT (which is 3:00 my time) to make my 7:15 flight, as Houston Hobby Airport was actually pretty far away from where I was staying.

It was going to be a long flight. I had to fly from Houston to Albuquerque, NM to Seattle to Spokane. I wouldn't get home until about 3:00 my time.

So on the long flight from Houston to Albuquerque, I fell asleep. It was a nice, blissful sleep. I was awoken by a flight attendant who wanted to know if I wanted something to drink.

Of course, I couldn't fall back asleep after that. What a difficult life I lead.

03-18-2004, 09:29 PM	#1
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	Experiences flying I have only flown twice in my life. We went from Atlanta, GA to Memphis, TN in Early January 2001 roundtrip so I could say I have flown. We saw things in Memphis like Graceland and came back 2 days later. Flew on a Boeing 727 going to Memphis and an MD-80 on the way back. I loved it. The weather was perfect so there was no turblence and the planes were rather empty. The returning flight only had 50 or 60 people. I am hoping to one day fly to Europe and Asia and other places. What are some of ya'll's flying experiences?
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03-18-2004, 10:28 PM	#2
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03-18-2004, 10:49 PM	#4
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03-18-2004, 10:40 PM	#3
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	flying really scares me. and after watching a certain episode of beyond belief, i will never sit in the window seat again.

03-18-2004, 11:35 PM	#5
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	My mom was a nervous wreck. She was very paranoid about planes(this was before 9/11, but there still were plane crashes occasionally). Well we convinced her to go. I sat by the window, she sat on the aisle seat with my dad, and my sister sat by a window too. It was so cool. I could pick out a big lake in Northwest Alabama from the plane. It was so fascinating. I think the ocean will be freaky too, but just remember, plane crashes are EXTREMELY rare. Millions and millions of people fly each day, the last time a jet crashed here in America was 2 1/2 years ago. Flying is a LOT safer than riding in a car, bus, or train.

03-18-2004, 11:57 PM	#7
Bang A Gong Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 16, 2001 Posts: 545	I don't like to fly, it hurts my arms... Lame.

03-19-2004, 12:03 AM	#8
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Fine, I guess. I have a tendency to not eat or drink on a plane because I refuse to use the airplane bathroom, so I usually end up sick, moody, or really thirsty. Once on a flight from Phoenix, I blew out my middle ear. That flight sucked.

03-19-2004, 12:22 AM	#9
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	With the exception of ear popping and horrible food, I love flying. I've flown so many times and I love it more every time. I especially love wandering around airports and exploring all the shops and the people that come and go. I've never really counted the amount of times I've flown, but I remember them. 1990: Chicago (ORD) - Warsaw (WAW) WAW - ORD 1992: ORD - WAW WAW - ORD 1994: ORD - WAW WAW - Kraków (KRK) KRK - WAW WAW - ORD 1996: ORD - WAW WAW - KRK KRK - WAW WAW - ORD 1998: ORD - KRK KRK - ORD 2002: Denver (DEN) - ORD ORD - DEN 2003: ORD - Raleigh-Durham (RDU) RDU - London-Gatwick (LGW) LGW - KRK KRK - LGW LGW - RDU RDU - ORD So as you can see, nothing can stop me. I was never afraid to fly before or after 9/11. In fact, it's a lot safer than driving or taking the trains.

03-19-2004, 12:57 AM	#10
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Yeah, I've flown countless times. Nothing spectacular to report. I do love to fly, though. I don't like the flight attendants' tendency to wake one up when one is clearly sleeping, though.

03-19-2004, 12:59 AM	#11
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	That has to be annoying. For god's sake, if the plane isn't on fire, or your all about to die, why wake them?

03-19-2004, 01:02 AM	#13
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	Two rides. Nashville TN to Orlando FL and Back. No turbulance on first trip..Was GREAT. Orlando Airport was a nightmare. Taking off from Orlando in a thunderstorm (I'm not kidding) was a nightmare. Once we got out of Florida, smooth sailing.