@@allanyan8286 Yea a single plane crash can kill hundreds, but a major plane crash like that happens maybe once a year. Cars kill thousands of people per year. So yes, the most dangerous part of flying is the car ride to the airport.
@@allanyan8286 it is true that plane crashes can be deadly, but statistically speaking, driving to the airport is still more dangerous than flying. According to the National Safety Council, the odds of dying in a car accident are about 1 in 103, whereas the odds of dying in a plane crash are infact 1 in 205,552. Flying is one of the safest modes of transportation available today. Furthermore, it's worth noting that the comment about the Air France Flight 4590 is a bit misleading. While that crash was certainly tragic and resulted in the loss of all onboard, it was an extremely rare occurrence. The vast majority of plane crashes are far less catastrophic and often result in only minor injuries or no injuries at all
I don't think people in fear seem to realize just how safe flying is. On top of it these planes are very, very well maintained. So just relax, enjoy the trip and you're going to be 99.99% fine.
So in other words, there is a .01% chance that I will be not fine... well I appreciate the image, now I'm scarred for life and will never be able to trust planes again, thank you!
@@portuguesepilot92 Yeah, but I drive the car, so I have some control. I don't control the plane. In a plane, you have to trust the the plane, maintained by others, and the pilot. In a car, you trust the car, maintained by you or whoever you choose, and yourself, trusting you can drive competently. Also, plane crashes have low survive-ability, cars do not unless your driving like an idiot. Which, at the same time, is usually on you, not anyone else. Granted that sometimes it can just be extreme back luck/wrong place wrong time. The moral of the story? The difference is control. You control nothing about the plane except where you sit and the company you fly with. However, you control nearly everything concerning the car. So there's a big difference. Also, the plane comment was a joke... I not sure if you picked up on that....
For those who aren’t frightened of the unknown during their first flight, I like to encourage you to focus on the edge of the runway rather than off in the distance. You’ll marvel at the speed as it goes way past the 70 most of us drive on highways. You won’t sense that speed when looking into the distance. Then, without any warning, you’ll tip back a bit and you’ll be surprised as the ground falls away from you. Jets are so fast and smooth, there just never felt like any special sensation to being airborne. Just that the ground fell away. The thump you hear is the gear as it’s stowed into the fuselage.
I’m jealous. I wish I could experience flying for the first time again. It’s more of an inconvenience now, but the first time is always special. Gives you a sense of just how big the world is when you’re up there
The first time I flew, I was 22 and by myself. I was afraid I'd be scared, but I wasn't. The fascination and thrill just took over, and when that acceleration hit, it was like nothing I'd ever felt, pushing me back against the seat-whoaah!!! The raindrops that were falling turned to flat streaks!
@@freedom_in_india__ I have had ear pain, and the best solution I could find was something called Earplanes, a special kind of ear plug designed to help equalize pressure in the ears while flying. On ascending, they always pop open, which feels good; but during the descent is when it really gets uncomfortable. The pressure doesn't equalize as easily while descending. The Earplanes helped somewhat. There may be other such items available by now. Last time I flew was in 2013.
I used to be terrified... Something that helped me was an article I read on conquering the fear. 2 things if pointed out which really stuck with me: - there are thousands of flights every day, in fact the plane you're on probably took a few trips earlier. Odds are, you'll be just another flight - flight attendants fly all the time and they're on your plane along with a pilot and crew who also take lots of flights and may have had a few earlier - the most dangerous part of your journey is your car ride to the airport
Not to mention, the last time there was a fatal crash on a passenger airliner registered in the US (the Southwest incident in 2018 was not a crash, and though the PrimeAir in 2019 had one non-revenue passenger, it was functionally a cargo plane) since 2009. I was a little behind on education at the time (now one of the youngest in my year at college), and I wasn't even in Kindergarten yet when that happened. The last time a plane crashed in the United states, and people died, was 14 years ago.
My first flight was 14 days ago, from london to las vegas. 10 hours non stop flight. I was also scared as hell, but the hardest part was the waiting on the airport. If you made it on to the plane, you can be proud of you and relax. Flying is safe and somewhat satisfying. Keep in mind, that i am a person who suffers panic attacks and i have made it without any problem. Don´t think about what could happen, think about a plane like you think about a bus or subway. It brings you safe from one place to another. i have made it, so anyone can! I am the biggest anxious person in the world.
I was probably tracking your plane on flight radar24 bc i always track flights from london to the us😂its kind of a habit now .anyway i hope you had a good time😊
I have terrible anxiety as well, and the last time I boarded a plane I broke out into a total head to toe sweat (I was SOAKED!) and the flight attendant came over to me and said, “Are you ok? Are you sick?” I told her I have TERRIBLE anxiety, and she said “you need to get off the plane right now!” My bags flew to LAX and I sat in the airport shaking waiting for my ride to come back and get me. This was soon after 9/11 and nobody was fooling around on a plane - especially flight attendants. She knew something wasn’t “right” and as they were trying to get boarded and leave on time, she did the right thing asking me to leave the plane. I haven’t been on a plane since, BUT I agree with you the worst part of it for me is the WAITING in the airport and the anticipation. I was already a mess by the time I got into the plane and like I said, they weren’t about to deal with my mental issues (and I don’t blame them.)
This video brought back so many good memories of flying. When your a child and you start flying its nothing but fun to see the sky and other planes. But when your an adult first time flyer it can be daunting at first especially when turbulence kicks in but im sure when you realise you touch down in your destination all the nerves was nothing to worry about. I hope you fly more often. Its a brilliant experience ❤
Do they actually taxi faster than other Airlines?? I noticed my Southwest flight was halling ass like 40 MPH to get to the runway. But we were definitely delayed like an hour sitting in the airplane in Hawaii without a pilot before the new pilot ran from his other plane he just landed, and jumped into my plane lol.
Trust me, if your flight has ever been delayed for multiple hours, and you are stuck in an airport thousands of miles away from your home, you will GROW to LOVE that takeoff vibration and sound.. 💯
@@ElDrewski I will be there in a month on my way to meet my boyfriend in a different state for the first time..I am so scared and i have never been on a plane before
I'm probably one of the few people who actually enjoys flying. I even enjoy turbulence because it's one of the few moments that it actually feels like you're flying. The one thing I do hate, however, is airplane ear.
@@tw9121 agreed, driving is known to me one of the most dangerous ways of traveling and it’s just simply unappealing. I don’t like having to be in a cramped space not being able to eat or relax or other stuff
I also love flying and turbulence and when it comes to a family holiday once a year in summer i always ask my parents if we can go long hall again .last year i went from manchester to florida and thats when i fell in love with long flights
The first time I flew is when I was 5. I fell in love with it. I haven't had a reason to fly in over two decades and I miss it so much! Take offs and landings are my favorite parts of the flight. I hope I get to travel again very soon! 💜💜
My first flight was at age 5 also. We flew an Eastern propeller flight from Louisville to Chicago in 1964 -- the very last days of propeller commercial flights. Then a jet from Chicago to Albuquerque. The jet seemed so quiet after that noisy propeller flight.
I used to be terrified of takeoff, but I learned a trick to get me through it. When you feel the plane lift off the ground, press your toes into the floor like you're jumping and just say "wheeee!!" Now I love flying. 😂
I used to be so scared I used to scream and cry at take offs but as you get used to it the fear goes away itself. Now I love take offs and enjoy them… Travelling again in a week 😆
Very rarely does a plane crash, but who knows, your pilot might have thousands of flight hours and know exactly what to do. You can just relax and enjoy the flight without worry knowing that you are safe and sound in the sky.
What I love to do is have my favorite song cued up for when we start darting down the runway. If you time it right, have the chorus play once the plane starts to lift. It’s thrilling feeling and eases the nerves for me. 😊
I have a few hype music I play one when the plane is lining up on the runway and then I play a big number for takeoff, it’s awesome! (I really thought I was the only one that does that)
@@MrnintendoSEGAfan1 I did it once not on purpose. We were taxi-ing and I was listening to music and as soon as the plane lifted on the runway the chorus played and it was exhilarating. Now I have my go to song cued up every time I take off on an airplane ♥️
nice video! i first flew on an airplane back when i was a few months old i used to be afraid of flying back when i was 5 to 8 when i was 9 i wasn't afraid. i've been flying for decades. i quit air travel when covid 19 first started. and then we returned to air travel back in the spring of 2021. flying is so much fun and i really enjoyed it:)
I had two grandparents that worked for United Airlines. My Grandmother was a flight attendant and my “grandfather” was a ramp worker. When I was younger, they would fly up here to Cle and bring me back with them to Orlando for the summer. I love flying too. My fiancée’s first flight was with me a few years ago. She was quite nervous, so I told her “It’s not flying you’re scared of, and it’s not heights either, it’s crashing and that’s not what we’re here for is it?”
Everyone flying for the first time gets scared especially during take off and more if the individual has a window seat. The flying part is easy to deal with and the landing is pretty much a piece of cake.
I love when the plane applies reverse thrust, because you get pushed into the seat in front of you, well I fly with Ryanair so I just brace on every landing.
Dont feel bad....Ive been flying since I was a kid and thats a long time - I dont get so nervous about take off but still get a little anxious on landing. BTW you should be happy - probably one of the few Southwest planes getting off the ground!!! :)
@@suitsaa no it wouldn’t it’s the other way around you overthinking it and looking at the window is making ur anxiety worse it’s the most nerve wrecking, when all you gotta do is go straight to sleep and relaxed ur mind and let the pilots do there job because didn’t spend quality years in flight school for nothing there the ones and should be worrisome because they have a huge responsibility to make sure passengers get to their destinations safely.
Also important to mention, especially for those struggling with giving control to others is just how mich more training pilots have to go through than if you're driving a car for example. Theory alone is (at least in EASA territory) 9 months plus full-time learning, not to mention the almost 200 hours of flying time required before you can even get your first license, which doesn't include the type rating, specific training for the aircraft you're later gonna fly with. All in all, pilots are definitely some of the most well trained folks that could be unleashed on the public xD
I'm a nervous flyer. I had one scary flying experience back when I was like 10 years old and now I'm a nervous flyer. I recently flew to Vegas and back and did just fine even though I was nervous. Here in a few months I'll be on my first intercontinental flight across the pacific to Japan and Thailand. I'd like to think if I can get over that, I can get over flying half way across America.
I used to get real bad panic attacks when flying, going into tears and absolute hysterics, which I look back on now with regret. First time I flew on my own was back in July 2019 (Virgin Australia flight VA912 from Brisbane to Sydney), and I was taken aback from how enjoyable it can be. Felt good to finally face a huge fear of mine, although because I'm so used to flying and traveling on my own now, I can't stand the idea of traveling with someone else haha.
I can tell you. In my first flight the initial thrust while taking off was the worst thing to endure. That feeling of your head being squashed against your neck was completely awful. Really bro. I completely understand you.
Isn't that interesting. That's the part of the flight I enjoy the most. Knowing that the engines are working fine and are thrusting at full capacity makes me feel very secure.
What helps me is realizing that pilots are way better pilots than I am a driver. First flew at age 51. Thought I was afraid to fly. Turns out, it's pretty cool. We fly once or twice a year now. Just relax and listen to music or watch TV or movie. And chew gum on takeoff and landing.
I was 20 when I took my first flight. I do recall the void sensation on my stomach as the plane took off and holding my friend's sweaty hands. Those cotton-like clouds are unforgettable. I still get very nervy/ anxious when turbulence kicks in, through I know aircrafts are designed to withstand it. 26 years on, I'm still marvelling at the aeronautics science of flight.
I remember my 1st time on a airplane. I was 12 years old and my grandparents were taking me from Pittsburgh to Idaho to visit my greatgrand mother. We were on UAL a 727. We stopped in Chicago O'Hara and changed planes in Salt Lake city and the pilot let me sit in the right seat before we took off from Salt Lake city. Fyi during 911 I became a Security Coordinator for UAL at IAD until 2002.
Being up in the sky in a plane is one of the coolest things you can experience as a person. At times, it gets scary but planes are one of the safest methods of traveling.
I can relate; military brat on the way to The Philippines, Pan Am 707. I was so glad when we got there. When we came back to US a year later, I actually enjoyed the flight.
Hate take-off's as well. the feeling of the weight of the fuselage so it seems like once you get off the ground you feel like you're falling back down but you actually aren't. got over that feeling by watching out the window to see what was going on. eventually got used to it but still a uncanny feeling ngl
I remember taking one of my sons on his first flight - he was 9 years old - he was very nervous, but he loves rollercoasters. So the best way I could think of to describe it to him, was to tell him that at the beginning of the runway, you lurch a bit like a rollercoaster, then you go up, much like you do on a rollercoaster, then after a while you even out. Yes he was nervous on the way out, but coming home, he was fine.
it's reasonable since it's their first flight, and having yourself lifted off from the ground is a cool feeling just know aircraft safety standards are far beyond our expectations, and pilots, maintenance crews and staff have a high quality in their work
The first time I ever flew I was 14, flying from BDL to DEN with a stop in Chicago. I was all by myself, sitting by the window and as we're landing I see the flaps go up on the wing; I thought the plane was FALLING APART!!! Took off from there on what was supposed to be a two hour flight, we wound up circling Kansas for two hours. My Aunt was at the gate waiting for me, she got me to her house and I was told to call my Mother IMMEDIATELY!!! She was at home in Mass. going nuts; she thought my flight had been hijacked! I just kept saying 'but we could see Kansas!!!'
Takeoff has always been my favorite part! The acceleration, feeling all that power. Fun fact: airliners typically take off around 170 mph and cruise a little over 500 mph, sometimes approaching 600, depending on conditions.
Aviator here! I absolutely love flying and I love to spot them. You might think flying is dangerous but the reality is that pilots are VERY well trained for different types of scenarios in case of an emergency. besides, crashes VERY RARELY hapen!
One time I was one a flight from Phoenix to Minneapolis and there was some turbulence. The whole plane was shaking and there was huge dips, people were literally screaming. Everything was fine, and you just have to remember that planes are required to be able to withstand even the hardest turbulence possible.
God i hate that. When people scream during turbulence. As an aviation enthusiast i just sit back like any normal flight. It mind boggles me how people are scared of flying fr
Fun facts: takeoff is typically around 170 mph give or take a few, cruise speed is usually in the 500 to 550 mph range at 36,000 feet, and landing is 140 to 160 mph depending on weight and elevation of the airport. Having a speedometer app can be fun. Also, on Southwest you can log on to the wi-fi and see that info on the flight's stats/progress.
I’ve been on multiple flights. I’ve been on a flight where there was an actual emergency because the nosecone fuselage on the right side broke off and the engine caught fire. My only experience in the aisle and back to ATL the plane went.
I used to be scared but my brother is a pilot now and he tells me everything about flying now he said pay attention to the flight attendants if they not freaking out just sit back and listen some fluidified music lol I’m more scared to drive 5mins to the store than to be on a 18hr flight
i dont remember the first time i flew, but i remember some of them after that (i was pretty young). i do remember being horrified for awhile, but here i am now on my way to be a pilot💀 also, you really have nothing to worry about when flying. aircrafts are actually far safer than cars. one having to do with pilots have literally MINIMUM 1,500 hours, whereas new drivers might have like 50 minimum, depending on state (they still be shit asf tho), and the fact that planes are CONSTANTLY maintained. pilots do pre-flight walkaround, where they check the aircraft before flight to make sure nothings wrong. also last thing, turbulence being another thing people tend to get anxious over, it's just a difference in wind speed above and below the aircraft. a pretty solid example of it that ive heard is that you're in jello, theres no way you can just fall out of the sky. the only real danger is falling onboard because you didn't listen to the pilot and you're not seated lol. idk if any of that made sense, but i hope it helped anyone whos a bit nervous on flights
First flight travel is always special. My first flight journey was from Pune to New Delhi, India... I was too amazed at seeing the pilot just taking the plane and making it walk like some Warje Bus of Pune for 10 minutes and then he suddenly accelerated so fast that within a second I was in the air.. Woohoo 🥳🥳😅😅
I have been flying on places since I was two years old. I'm still terrified during takeoff and during strong turbulence but I just close my eyes and pretend to sleep. It helps to distract yourself with music or watching something. Reading on planes makes me nauseous so I don't do that anymore, lol.
I remember my first flight back in 2014, I was very scared and almost ten years later having at least two flights every year I’m still scared but not so much xD I guess the more you fly, the less you care, if there are no emergencies.
You flew on the most safe airline in the USA. Southwest Airlines my favorite. I flew with them on my first plane ride forever ago when I was 5 years old. Congratulations! ❤ To this day I only like to fly with them! Most 737s can fly over 450mph.
The very shape of the plane is what keeps it in the air. It’s a powered glider. Every system has multiple backups. Even if you lost both engines you could make it to an alternate airport. The last fatal airline crash in the US was in 2009. It’s safer than walking down the street. Safer than driving. Safer than most things you do every day.
It's over 10,000 flights in America alone each day... The chances of you being on the one that goes down is very slim. You have a better chance of hitting the lotto twice.
LOL, my first flight those many years ago, thinking back, I think I passed out because I don`t remember the take-off. anyway after flying countless hours, I still sleep on most flights,I mostly even miss dinners and breakfast in flights because when they share meals, I'm sleeping.
I was 22 when I flew for the first time on my own, as a kid I was used to travel with my grandparents, and because my parents watched documentary series Mayday air disasters I was very scared of flying because I saw many episodes how the plane crashed and people died, but few years later I was accepted into few volunteering projects in Malta and Turkey and I had to fly on my own without support and help, I remember my first flight to Malta and to Istanbul how much I was scared I was freaking out, but later I noticed that there's nothing to be scared of and I started enjoying flying now I totally love it, okay sometimes I still feel a bit anxious while take off but mostly it's because I am kinda scared of heights but with each flight I am overcoming this my anxiety and it's better and better and now I enjoy my travels so don't worry 😁
Just a another fact is that the pilot’s are very experienced and know what they are doing and they make all sorts of checks before flights to be extra safe
back when i was a few months 16 years ago back in thanksgiving 2005 my parents and i were flying on airtrain to Orlando to visit my family. I was afraid of takeoff when i flew on swa 8 years ago from bna to new orleans for the fisher reunion. when i got older i was not afraid of flying anymore.
My first flight on a passenger jet was over 40 years ago and I was seated in the very last row. I was shocked at how fast it gets going and then it felt like a large bus speeding down the road. The front lifted off the ground for a few second and when the entire plane got airborne it felt like the back of the plane was dropping to the ground so that was a little scary for a second. Then after that all was fine.
I was terrified my first time as well, same as you. take off was always the worst. On the same trip though, on the 3rd takeoff, i was not scared. Escpecially when i realized how safe it was.
I remembered my first time flying from ia to ca. I thought we was all going to die. But after a while of flying here and there, I seem to love it. Especially the take off I love the rush pull of the turbine. Twin turbo baby
I have flown in about five airplanes and one helicopter and to me, I think the only worst part of them is the incline after take off, but even to me, that's not scary at all, I think it's kind of fun!!!
Fun fact: when you arrived to the airport, you’ve already passed the most dangerous part of flying
@Umbrial what are you talking about
@Umbrial of flying he mentioned
@Umbrial nah plane crash can be good but some of them kill everybody like air france flight 4590
@@allanyan8286 Yea a single plane crash can kill hundreds, but a major plane crash like that happens maybe once a year. Cars kill thousands of people per year. So yes, the most dangerous part of flying is the car ride to the airport.
@@allanyan8286 it is true that plane crashes can be deadly, but statistically speaking, driving to the airport is still more dangerous than flying. According to the National Safety Council, the odds of dying in a car accident are about 1 in 103, whereas the odds of dying in a plane crash are infact 1 in 205,552. Flying is one of the safest modes of transportation available today.
Furthermore, it's worth noting that the comment about the Air France Flight 4590 is a bit misleading. While that crash was certainly tragic and resulted in the loss of all onboard, it was an extremely rare occurrence. The vast majority of plane crashes are far less catastrophic and often result in only minor injuries or no injuries at all
I don't think people in fear seem to realize just how safe flying is. On top of it these planes are very, very well maintained. So just relax, enjoy the trip and you're going to be 99.99% fine.
So in other words, there is a .01% chance that I will be not fine... well I appreciate the image, now I'm scarred for life and will never be able to trust planes again, thank you!
Even though I wouldn't be able to do anything in a airplane diaster, I do play Microsoft Flight simulator 😌
All it takes is that .01% 😂
@@coyote4961 you have 22% chance of dying in a car accident. Then you shouldn't be in a car either lol
@@portuguesepilot92 Yeah, but I drive the car, so I have some control. I don't control the plane. In a plane, you have to trust the the plane, maintained by others, and the pilot. In a car, you trust the car, maintained by you or whoever you choose, and yourself, trusting you can drive competently. Also, plane crashes have low survive-ability, cars do not unless your driving like an idiot. Which, at the same time, is usually on you, not anyone else. Granted that sometimes it can just be extreme back luck/wrong place wrong time.
The moral of the story? The difference is control. You control nothing about the plane except where you sit and the company you fly with. However, you control nearly everything concerning the car. So there's a big difference. Also, the plane comment was a joke... I not sure if you picked up on that....
For those who aren’t frightened of the unknown during their first flight, I like to encourage you to focus on the edge of the runway rather than off in the distance. You’ll marvel at the speed as it goes way past the 70 most of us drive on highways. You won’t sense that speed when looking into the distance. Then, without any warning, you’ll tip back a bit and you’ll be surprised as the ground falls away from you. Jets are so fast and smooth, there just never felt like any special sensation to being airborne. Just that the ground fell away. The thump you hear is the gear as it’s stowed into the fuselage.
but my name is marvel
I drive 85 on texas highways sometimes even 90.
@@hydrazune okay but planes take off around 150-175mph. You’re missing the point of this persons message to brag about speeding 🫣
@@hydrazune Pretty cool. Most planes in this category are at speeds in excess of 140 knots when they rotate to lift off.
@@feversolYes planes rotate when they reach V1
I’m jealous. I wish I could experience flying for the first time again. It’s more of an inconvenience now, but the first time is always special. Gives you a sense of just how big the world is when you’re up there
Fr. Now i fly like 30 flight during the summer alone cuz i travel for work and i just get bored on the planes like i cant stand it no more.
Dude, flight is kind of like a neccesity now.
@@MUHAMMADLUQMANAIDIDBINRONISARI it really isn’t
most beautiful thing ever!! to ALL pilots, thankyou for your service!!
It really is!
Thank you for your support to us pilots
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and the maintenance staff and the ground crews!
thank god
The first time I flew, I was 22 and by myself. I was afraid I'd be scared, but I wasn't. The fascination and thrill just took over, and when that acceleration hit, it was like nothing I'd ever felt, pushing me back against the seat-whoaah!!! The raindrops that were falling turned to flat streaks!
did u ever feel ear pain in take off and landing... what you do to prevent the pain? please reply me...
@@freedom_in_india__ I have had ear pain, and the best solution I could find was something called Earplanes, a special kind of ear plug designed to help equalize pressure in the ears while flying. On ascending, they always pop open, which feels good; but during the descent is when it really gets uncomfortable. The pressure doesn't equalize as easily while descending. The Earplanes helped somewhat. There may be other such items available by now. Last time I flew was in 2013.
@@girlfriday1299 does chew gums works...? if we chew it in take off and landing... does chew gum feel us relax? please reply
When you're on the Tarmac and the next one to take off the excitement really builds.
@@freedom_in_india__ I don't know if it makes you relax but it does help when your ears are popping.
I used to be terrified... Something that helped me was an article I read on conquering the fear. 2 things if pointed out which really stuck with me:
- there are thousands of flights every day, in fact the plane you're on probably took a few trips earlier. Odds are, you'll be just another flight
- flight attendants fly all the time and they're on your plane along with a pilot and crew who also take lots of flights and may have had a few earlier
- the most dangerous part of your journey is your car ride to the airport
@@737simviator Thanks, I'm now gonna be scared to death when the aircraft is taxing at 5 mph.
@@iamrightoutsideyourwindowhello He means in the air, because you'll just stall, and 5mph is an extremely slow taxi.
@@PMDG738flyer r/woooosh
@@iamrightoutsideyourwindowhello Oh wow you're so cool!🤓🤓- You don't intimidate me at all.
Not to mention, the last time there was a fatal crash on a passenger airliner registered in the US (the Southwest incident in 2018 was not a crash, and though the PrimeAir in 2019 had one non-revenue passenger, it was functionally a cargo plane) since 2009. I was a little behind on education at the time (now one of the youngest in my year at college), and I wasn't even in Kindergarten yet when that happened. The last time a plane crashed in the United states, and people died, was 14 years ago.
My first flight was 14 days ago, from london to las vegas. 10 hours non stop flight. I was also scared as hell, but the hardest part was the waiting on the airport. If you made it on to the plane, you can be proud of you and relax. Flying is safe and somewhat satisfying. Keep in mind, that i am a person who suffers panic attacks and i have made it without any problem. Don´t think about what could happen, think about a plane like you think about a bus or subway. It brings you safe from one place to another. i have made it, so anyone can! I am the biggest anxious person in the world.
I was probably tracking your plane on flight radar24 bc i always track flights from london to the us😂its kind of a habit now .anyway i hope you had a good time😊
I have terrible anxiety as well, and the last time I boarded a plane I broke out into a total head to toe sweat (I was SOAKED!) and the flight attendant came over to me and said, “Are you ok? Are you sick?” I told her I have TERRIBLE anxiety, and she said “you need to get off the plane right now!” My bags flew to LAX and I sat in the airport shaking waiting for my ride to come back and get me. This was soon after 9/11 and nobody was fooling around on a plane - especially flight attendants. She knew something wasn’t “right” and as they were trying to get boarded and leave on time, she did the right thing asking me to leave the plane. I haven’t been on a plane since, BUT I agree with you the worst part of it for me is the WAITING in the airport and the anticipation. I was already a mess by the time I got into the plane and like I said, they weren’t about to deal with my mental issues (and I don’t blame them.)
I take my first flight in a 10 days and I get anxiety just thinking about it. Reading this made me feel a lot better. Glad you had a great experience
How was it@@ieshahuffman3280
I'll be flying from Dallas to London in a few days. June 17, 2024.
This video brought back so many good memories of flying. When your a child and you start flying its nothing but fun to see the sky and other planes. But when your an adult first time flyer it can be daunting at first especially when turbulence kicks in but im sure when you realise you touch down in your destination all the nerves was nothing to worry about. I hope you fly more often. Its a brilliant experience ❤
Scared or not, this still is one of the best videos that I have seen all the way from pushback to takeoff.
Always amazed at how fast Southwest pilots taxi. Surprising they don’t run off more taxiways then they already do.
They don’t run off taxiways… but yes, they do taxi quite faster than most.
@@RandyMarsh-nu6lo True, they go sailing off runways, not taxiways.
For a moment I couldn't tell if the video was just sped up during the taxi or if it was just Southwest pilots being Southwest pilots lol
Do they actually taxi faster than other Airlines?? I noticed my Southwest flight was halling ass like 40 MPH to get to the runway. But we were definitely delayed like an hour sitting in the airplane in Hawaii without a pilot before the new pilot ran from his other plane he just landed, and jumped into my plane lol.
@@KittenLord4TWENTY Yes, they practically do wheelie’s around the airport. They also have a tendency to overrun runways on landing.
Trust me, if your flight has ever been delayed for multiple hours, and you are stuck in an airport thousands of miles away from your home, you will GROW to LOVE that takeoff vibration and sound.. 💯
Damn…that was the longest drive up to the take off point I have ever seen…half the trip
That's how I felt taxing to the runway out of dfw.
@@ElDrewski Dallas Tx?
It can sometimes be a very long taxi at Sydney airport Australia. Depends on wind direction.
@@charmander4094 yes
@@ElDrewski I will be there in a month on my way to meet my boyfriend in a different state for the first time..I am so scared and i have never been on a plane before
"If you're smokin'..you better be on fire." I love it...
I've been traveling via plane for more than 50 flights since the early 90s and till this day, I am still scared to death when traveling by plane..
I'm probably one of the few people who actually enjoys flying. I even enjoy turbulence because it's one of the few moments that it actually feels like you're flying. The one thing I do hate, however, is airplane ear.
No matter the occasional hassle of flying, it beats driving.
I too love flying but I like the planes itself more
@@tw9121 agreed, driving is known to me one of the most dangerous ways of traveling and it’s just simply unappealing. I don’t like having to be in a cramped space not being able to eat or relax or other stuff
I also love flying and turbulence and when it comes to a family holiday once a year in summer i always ask my parents if we can go long hall again .last year i went from manchester to florida and thats when i fell in love with long flights
You overcame your fears well done very stressful thing to go through hopefully it will be easier next time
Don't forget! Landing is the BEST part about flying! Unless you're on Ryanair your first flight and you'll be scarred for life about landing....
The first time I flew is when I was 5. I fell in love with it. I haven't had a reason to fly in over two decades and I miss it so much! Take offs and landings are my favorite parts of the flight. I hope I get to travel again very soon! 💜💜
You haven’t had a reason? Go explore the world and visit different countries. Life is short.
I hate take off love landing
@@ddotderek that's a reason itself, there's never "no reason" to not fly!
The landing is nauseating. The plane's descent made me so lightheaded.
My first flight was at age 5 also. We flew an Eastern propeller flight from Louisville to Chicago in 1964 -- the very last days of propeller commercial flights. Then a jet from Chicago to Albuquerque. The jet seemed so quiet after that noisy propeller flight.
I used to be terrified of takeoff, but I learned a trick to get me through it. When you feel the plane lift off the ground, press your toes into the floor like you're jumping and just say "wheeee!!" Now I love flying. 😂
Videos like this make me appreciate what I take for granted often. There's so much marvel in everyday things.
I used to be so scared I used to scream and cry at take offs but as you get used to it the fear goes away itself. Now I love take offs and enjoy them… Travelling again in a week 😆
Once I settled in and watched TV it actually became fun. They have Direct TV on United planes.
Bro cry’s on takeoff
@@no_1ndnolyhen you were a baby you cried on takeoff
@@IcyEdits2911 no o didn’t my mom said I didn’t
@@IcyEdits2911 plus I think takeoffs are fun #i know a lot about planes
Congratulations you did it! 👍I didn’t fly until i was introduced to a new friend name XANAX! Lol
that is crazy. what a name
@@aliving12 yep, a prescription drug, 🤣🤣🤣
@@Jpee123 is that sleeping pill
@@simplytine2939 close, but no it’s not, it definitely calms the nerves tho,
Well done! Luckily I flew regularly from 2 months old so grew into it. Now I'm 63. Still get a bit nervous in turbulence but overall....SO exciting!
Great vid! I love love love flying, the takeoff and landings and I’m scared of heights lol 😂
The change in altitude during a landing make me lightheaded.
Same here!
You should just enjoy the takeoff process, it's truly amazing how these metal birds can actually fly
Very rarely does a plane crash, but who knows, your pilot might have thousands of flight hours and know exactly what to do. You can just relax and enjoy the flight without worry knowing that you are safe and sound in the sky.
What I love to do is have my favorite song cued up for when we start darting down the runway. If you time it right, have the chorus play once the plane starts to lift. It’s thrilling feeling and eases the nerves for me. 😊
I have a few hype music I play one when the plane is lining up on the runway and then I play a big number for takeoff, it’s awesome!
(I really thought I was the only one that does that)
Or just say “Go Go Gadget” as the plane accelerates on the runway. That’s really exciting!
@@MrSupercar55 whatever method that helps calm the nerves 🙂
@@MrnintendoSEGAfan1 I did it once not on purpose. We were taxi-ing and I was listening to music and as soon as the plane lifted on the runway the chorus played and it was exhilarating.
Now I have my go to song cued up every time I take off on an airplane ♥️
@@kimberlybeth same here
nice video! i first flew on an airplane back when i was a few months old i used to be afraid of flying back when i was 5 to 8 when i was 9 i wasn't afraid. i've been flying for decades. i quit air travel when covid 19 first started. and then we returned to air travel back in the spring of 2021. flying is so much fun and i really enjoyed it:)
I had two grandparents that worked for United Airlines. My Grandmother was a flight attendant and my “grandfather” was a ramp worker. When I was younger, they would fly up here to Cle and bring me back with them to Orlando for the summer. I love flying too. My fiancée’s first flight was with me a few years ago. She was quite nervous, so I told her “It’s not flying you’re scared of, and it’s not heights either, it’s crashing and that’s not what we’re here for is it?”
This has to be the longest, fastest taxi ever! Its always weird the first time, but youbuploaded, so you made it! I hope next time is easier
Everyone flying for the first time gets scared especially during take off and more if the individual has a window seat. The flying part is easy to deal with and the landing is pretty much a piece of cake.
I love when the plane applies reverse thrust, because you get pushed into the seat in front of you, well I fly with Ryanair so I just brace on every landing.
Great filming ! We don’t often get such a clear view out of an unobstructed window. Thanks !
Dont feel bad....Ive been flying since I was a kid and thats a long time - I dont get so nervous about take off but still get a little anxious on landing. BTW you should be happy - probably one of the few Southwest planes getting off the ground!!! :)
Wow im opposite i dont like take off
50+ y/o, fly 6 ish times a year and my heart still races at takeoff and landing. Excitement, not anxiety.
hope you enjoyed the flight. it's the best thing that can ever happen to human! 🙂
Bro all you gotta do is close the window and when is taking off just go straight to sleep that relieves anxiety
it was my first time i didn’t want to miss it
alucard0712 so true
@@jaygivenchi closing the window would cause anxiety
@@suitsaa no it wouldn’t it’s the other way around you overthinking it and looking at the window is making ur anxiety worse it’s the most nerve wrecking, when all you gotta do is go straight to sleep and relaxed ur mind and let the pilots do there job because didn’t spend quality years in flight school for nothing there the ones and should be worrisome because they have a huge responsibility to make sure passengers get to their destinations safely.
Also important to mention, especially for those struggling with giving control to others is just how mich more training pilots have to go through than if you're driving a car for example. Theory alone is (at least in EASA territory) 9 months plus full-time learning, not to mention the almost 200 hours of flying time required before you can even get your first license, which doesn't include the type rating, specific training for the aircraft you're later gonna fly with. All in all, pilots are definitely some of the most well trained folks that could be unleashed on the public xD
Private Pilot's License is around 50 hours, commercial is 200 hours🙂
I'm a nervous flyer. I had one scary flying experience back when I was like 10 years old and now I'm a nervous flyer. I recently flew to Vegas and back and did just fine even though I was nervous. Here in a few months I'll be on my first intercontinental flight across the pacific to Japan and Thailand. I'd like to think if I can get over that, I can get over flying half way across America.
I used to get real bad panic attacks when flying, going into tears and absolute hysterics, which I look back on now with regret. First time I flew on my own was back in July 2019 (Virgin Australia flight VA912 from Brisbane to Sydney), and I was taken aback from how enjoyable it can be. Felt good to finally face a huge fear of mine, although because I'm so used to flying and traveling on my own now, I can't stand the idea of traveling with someone else haha.
You shouldn't regret panic attacks, they're not something you can control. Getting through any panic attack is an achievement.
Solo travel is the superior form of travel if you ask me. Nobody to cater to lol
Fun fact: if the engines get louder whilst landing, that is normal. It’s called reverse thrust and it slows the plane down
I can tell you. In my first flight the initial thrust while taking off was the worst thing to endure. That feeling of your head being squashed against your neck was completely awful. Really bro. I completely understand you.
It's not always they use full trust but I love it :-)
I adore those relatively gentle G-forces on take-off! It makes me wonder how on earth astronauts cope with far stronger G-forces.
Isn't that interesting. That's the part of the flight I enjoy the most. Knowing that the engines are working fine and are thrusting at full capacity makes me feel very secure.
Not much different from a fast acceleration in some muscle car.
@@jacintabyline Training. Airline passengers aren't trained and exercised for it, astronauts are.
I find takeoffs relaxing and satisfying!
That right there was what we aviation enthusiasts call, a Turn n' Burn takeoff.
gotta love it man
What helps me is realizing that pilots are way better pilots than I am a driver. First flew at age 51. Thought I was afraid to fly. Turns out, it's pretty cool. We fly once or twice a year now. Just relax and listen to music or watch TV or movie. And chew gum on takeoff and landing.
Thanks.. I'll take my First Flight this weekend at 51y😮
I was 20 when I took my first flight. I do recall the void sensation on my stomach as the plane took off and holding my friend's sweaty hands. Those cotton-like clouds are unforgettable.
I still get very nervy/ anxious when turbulence kicks in, through I know aircrafts are designed to withstand it.
26 years on, I'm still marvelling at the aeronautics science of flight.
Nashville to Panama City. Easy flight and it looks like it was a beautiful day!
I hate flying, not being on the actual plane, but the ‘cattle’ treatment by tsa and ground personnel. Standing in lines etc
i traveled on planes ever since i was born. this year, i will be flying on lufthansa.
I remember my 1st time on a airplane. I was 12 years old and my grandparents were taking me from Pittsburgh to Idaho to visit my greatgrand mother. We were on UAL a 727. We stopped in Chicago O'Hara and changed planes in Salt Lake city and the pilot let me sit in the right seat before we took off from Salt Lake city. Fyi during 911 I became a Security Coordinator for UAL at IAD until 2002.
Being up in the sky in a plane is one of the coolest things you can experience as a person. At times, it gets scary but planes are one of the safest methods of traveling.
Pretty normal, quiet take-off. two rows forward and you could watch all the flight controls. My favorite seat. And SW is my favorite airline. :)
I can relate; military brat on the way to The Philippines, Pan Am 707. I was so glad when we got there. When we came back to US a year later, I actually enjoyed the flight.
The flight attendant speaking sounds like "Sally" in the movie Oblivion.
"Jack ... are you still an effective team?"
Hate take-off's as well. the feeling of the weight of the fuselage so it seems like once you get off the ground you feel like you're falling back down but you actually aren't. got over that feeling by watching out the window to see what was going on. eventually got used to it but still a uncanny feeling ngl
I remember taking one of my sons on his first flight - he was 9 years old - he was very nervous, but he loves rollercoasters. So the best way I could think of to describe it to him, was to tell him that at the beginning of the runway, you lurch a bit like a rollercoaster, then you go up, much like you do on a rollercoaster, then after a while you even out. Yes he was nervous on the way out, but coming home, he was fine.
it's reasonable since it's their first flight, and having yourself lifted off from the ground is a cool feeling
just know aircraft safety standards are far beyond our expectations, and pilots, maintenance crews and staff have a high quality in their work
Bro's flying for the first time and choose southwest.
The first time I ever flew I was 14, flying from BDL to DEN with a stop in Chicago. I was all by myself, sitting by the window and as we're landing I see the flaps go up on the wing; I thought the plane was FALLING APART!!! Took off from there on what was supposed to be a two hour flight, we wound up circling Kansas for two hours. My Aunt was at the gate waiting for me, she got me to her house and I was told to call my Mother IMMEDIATELY!!! She was at home in Mass. going nuts; she thought my flight had been hijacked! I just kept saying 'but we could see Kansas!!!'
Takeoff has always been my favorite part! The acceleration, feeling all that power. Fun fact: airliners typically take off around 170 mph and cruise a little over 500 mph, sometimes approaching 600, depending on conditions.
Wow that was one long taxi. I was starting to think you were driving to Florida!
That felt like the longest taxi ever before hitting the runway!
Aviator here! I absolutely love flying and I love to spot them. You might think flying is dangerous but the reality is that pilots are VERY well trained for different types of scenarios in case of an emergency. besides, crashes VERY RARELY hapen!
One time I was one a flight from Phoenix to Minneapolis and there was some turbulence. The whole plane was shaking and there was huge dips, people were literally screaming. Everything was fine, and you just have to remember that planes are required to be able to withstand even the hardest turbulence possible.
God i hate that. When people scream during turbulence. As an aviation enthusiast i just sit back like any normal flight. It mind boggles me how people are scared of flying fr
Fun facts: takeoff is typically around 170 mph give or take a few, cruise speed is usually in the 500 to 550 mph range at 36,000 feet, and landing is 140 to 160 mph depending on weight and elevation of the airport. Having a speedometer app can be fun. Also, on Southwest you can log on to the wi-fi and see that info on the flight's stats/progress.
Completely understand, I'm a nervous flier but I love the destination so much, 👍🌞🇬🇧
I’ve been on multiple flights. I’ve been on a flight where there was an actual emergency because the nosecone fuselage on the right side broke off and the engine caught fire. My only experience in the aisle and back to ATL the plane went.
Cool Footage.
its southwests taxiing that makes you feel like youre gonna take off on the taxiway
Bro I heard Very Heavy Panting just because of the take off. LOL. Give this man a Oscer Award for noy cring
southwest is one of my favorite airlines to travel, don't like flight cancellations or delaying flights i always want it to be on time.
I think that flight attendant was the same person for my southwest flight some months ago. Or maybe all mid age ladies sound the same 🤷♂️😂
I used to be scared but my brother is a pilot now and he tells me everything about flying now he said pay attention to the flight attendants if they not freaking out just sit back and listen some fluidified music lol I’m more scared to drive 5mins to the store than to be on a 18hr flight
Classic southwest taxiing at 200 knots
i dont remember the first time i flew, but i remember some of them after that (i was pretty young). i do remember being horrified for awhile, but here i am now on my way to be a pilot💀
also, you really have nothing to worry about when flying. aircrafts are actually far safer than cars. one having to do with pilots have literally MINIMUM 1,500 hours, whereas new drivers might have like 50 minimum, depending on state (they still be shit asf tho), and the fact that planes are CONSTANTLY maintained. pilots do pre-flight walkaround, where they check the aircraft before flight to make sure nothings wrong. also last thing, turbulence being another thing people tend to get anxious over, it's just a difference in wind speed above and below the aircraft. a pretty solid example of it that ive heard is that you're in jello, theres no way you can just fall out of the sky. the only real danger is falling onboard because you didn't listen to the pilot and you're not seated lol. idk if any of that made sense, but i hope it helped anyone whos a bit nervous on flights
34 years old and been on more than 400 flights in my lifetime. I can count on one hand how many times I've taken off that fast lol I'm jealous.
First flight travel is always special. My first flight journey was from Pune to New Delhi, India... I was too amazed at seeing the pilot just taking the plane and making it walk like some Warje Bus of Pune for 10 minutes and then he suddenly accelerated so fast that within a second I was in the air.. Woohoo 🥳🥳😅😅
I have been flying on places since I was two years old. I'm still terrified during takeoff and during strong turbulence but I just close my eyes and pretend to sleep. It helps to distract yourself with music or watching something. Reading on planes makes me nauseous so I don't do that anymore, lol.
I remember my first flight back in 2014, I was very scared and almost ten years later having at least two flights every year I’m still scared but not so much xD
I guess the more you fly, the less you care, if there are no emergencies.
You flew on the most safe airline in the USA. Southwest Airlines my favorite. I flew with them on my first plane ride forever ago when I was 5 years old. Congratulations! ❤ To this day I only like to fly with them! Most 737s can fly over 450mph.
The scariest part about flying is that they ALWAYS misplace your luggage somehow. 😂
The very shape of the plane is what keeps it in the air. It’s a powered glider. Every system has multiple backups. Even if you lost both engines you could make it to an alternate airport. The last fatal airline crash in the US was in 2009. It’s safer than walking down the street. Safer than driving. Safer than most things you do every day.
From where to where was the flight? I love flying!
I don't know if it was the way the video was shot but I don't think I've ever seen a plane taxi that fast.
Glad I'm not the only one who thought that lol
I was like that plane was taxing like it had somewhere to be with no delay lol
Southwest Airlines always taxis fast for some reason.
@@sebsaviationyyc that’s probably how they’re trained
Yea mf was ridin it like a car lmao
It's fun flying. First time I flew I was 17 n let me tell you I absolutely love it. Only thing that got me was the turbulence! Otherwise it was A okay
It's over 10,000 flights in America alone each day... The chances of you being on the one that goes down is very slim. You have a better chance of hitting the lotto twice.
take of ant landing is the most fun parts but im always scared as wel idk why XD
LOL, my first flight those many years ago, thinking back, I think I passed out because I don`t remember the take-off.
anyway after flying countless hours, I still sleep on most flights,I mostly even miss dinners and breakfast in flights because when they share meals, I'm sleeping.
I was 22 when I flew for the first time on my own, as a kid I was used to travel with my grandparents, and because my parents watched documentary series Mayday air disasters I was very scared of flying because I saw many episodes how the plane crashed and people died, but few years later I was accepted into few volunteering projects in Malta and Turkey and I had to fly on my own without support and help, I remember my first flight to Malta and to Istanbul how much I was scared I was freaking out, but later I noticed that there's nothing to be scared of and I started enjoying flying now I totally love it, okay sometimes I still feel a bit anxious while take off but mostly it's because I am kinda scared of heights but with each flight I am overcoming this my anxiety and it's better and better and now I enjoy my travels so don't worry 😁
Just a another fact is that the pilot’s are very experienced and know what they are doing and they make all sorts of checks before flights to be extra safe
back when i was a few months 16 years ago back in thanksgiving 2005 my parents and i were flying on airtrain to Orlando to visit my family. I was afraid of takeoff when i flew on swa 8 years ago from bna to new orleans for the fisher reunion. when i got older i was not afraid of flying anymore.
I love this airline.They are so safe and nice. i also love flying.
to me the takeoff is the most exciting part. I love it!
My first flight on a passenger jet was over 40 years ago and I was seated in the very last row. I was shocked at how fast it gets going and then it felt like a large bus speeding down the road. The front lifted off the ground for a few second and when the entire plane got airborne it felt like the back of the plane was dropping to the ground so that was a little scary for a second. Then after that all was fine.
Pilot here. Your very safe on the 737-700. Relax and enjoy!
“Are you ok? Ur sweating a lot” 😂😂😂
I was terrified my first time as well, same as you. take off was always the worst. On the same trip though, on the 3rd takeoff, i was not scared. Escpecially when i realized how safe it was.
I remembered my first time flying from ia to ca. I thought we was all going to die. But after a while of flying here and there, I seem to love it. Especially the take off I love the rush pull of the turbine. Twin turbo baby
I have flown in about five airplanes and one helicopter and to me, I think the only worst part of them is the incline after take off, but even to me, that's not scary at all, I think it's kind of fun!!!
I haven't flown on a plane in years and I hope I can face my fears when I fly again someday.
been there, done that (scared me to death)
and yet i know i will get to my destination