http://youtu.be/CMHvgadB0SM
 
This is a video I took the other day from the small plan flying near a rainstorm. This didn't bother me at all.
 
So what's up with the jet-liner?

gswitz
 
This is a video I took the other day from the small plan flying near a rainstorm. This didn't bother me at all.
 
So what's up with the jet-liner?

imo your fear is irrational.. the jetliner is a far safer proposition than a small single-engine plane.. 

Mystic38

gswitz
 
This is a video I took the other day from the small plan flying near a rainstorm. This didn't bother me at all.
 
So what's up with the jet-liner?

imo your fear is irrational.. the jetliner is a far safer proposition than a small single-engine plane.. 

If each had engine loss the single engine plane can plan a stop (as it will still "sail" a lot longer). A commercial jet will "drop" a lot faster. That was a quote from a pilot friend of mine.
 
Wing loss on the other hand. Both are in the sh!te.

I have a fear of flying and it has nothing to do with airplanes. A while back I had my first post 911 flight into the USA and it sucked. I'd not been on a plane in 20 years and it was almost an abusive experience. 3 hr early arrival, baggage searches, removing shoes and belt, having pants fall down while hands over head in the glass screening booth, TSA agents with a combination of fear and anger, not to mention that they jammed way more seats into the plane. If you want any comfort on the trip you have to pay for it. All of this and the prices continue to climb.
 
Air travel sucks. I would be more comfortable in the Cessna.

I'm here!

Well that's a load off . . . , but statistically speaking most people perish on return trips/flights/cruises what have you. So you're not out of the woods yet, plus you got that event, "two tix for the Dead Sunday night in SF" whatever that is, just remember, large crowds of people have become favorite targets of our friends the terrorists, any time, any place, it's a roll of the dice, it's got to happen somewhere . . .
 
Enjoy yourself, because each and any moment could be your last, and with the risks you are taking . . . phewwww

gswitz
I'm here!

Well, I'm here too, but I don't see you... 

gswitz
I'm here!

Me too.

If we're all here, then who's there?

You are most likely subconsciously aware that the TSA will give you the third degree but let all the bombers, terrorist and hijackers through without a look. In fact you may not be allowed to get on the plane. You're not one of the above.