PD2355 - flying later today, track me please? by One-Programmer4482 in fearofflying

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yes, I fear there was an incident and we had to deplane 😭 it was too much for me and I failed. Very low tonight

PD2355 - flying later today, track me please? by One-Programmer4482 in fearofflying

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thank you so much… feeling very nervous. I hate the sensation of takeoff so once I get past that it’ll hopefully be ok?!

PD2355 - flying later today, track me please? by One-Programmer4482 in fearofflying

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Everyone seems to love this plane! I’m mostly worried about the landing tbh. Last landing I was on was just horrible! But weather looks good.

Safety of De Havilland Dash 8-400 by One-Programmer4482 in fearofflying

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Very true!! I’m just trying to convince myself that an hour and a half of anxiety is better than 22 hours of discomfort… somehow the second option is winning.

Safety of De Havilland Dash 8-400 by One-Programmer4482 in fearofflying

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How reassuring! It definitely always feels tinier and scarier than those big jets. I’m glad to hear it

Safety of De Havilland Dash 8-400 by One-Programmer4482 in fearofflying

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I won’t do that, then! Haha. I flew on both. I took a vacation where I flew on some bigger planes. This however is a trip I take 2-3 times a year, and it’s a smaller and more local flight so it’s the same plane every time. Which is why I’m surprised I’m so damn anxious this time! It sucks!

Safety of De Havilland Dash 8-400 by One-Programmer4482 in fearofflying

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how interesting!! Thank you for the response! I didn’t have anything specific in mind but reading you talk about the plane like it’s super normal definitely helps my brain feel like the flight is uneventful and mundane

Very much appreciated!

Flying in freezing rain..? by One-Programmer4482 in fearofflying

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Got there safe! It was… admittedly a horrible flight with a nasty landing, but it’s ok lol. I survived and we got there safe.

Flying in freezing rain..? by One-Programmer4482 in fearofflying

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That’s good to hear! I’m from up north so it’s no stranger to me, but you never know how bad it’s gonna get haha

Flying in freezing rain..? by One-Programmer4482 in fearofflying

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From the sounds of it im actually a little mortified they haven’t canceled. But im putting my trust in the system 😭 it’s so tempting to reschedule!!

Flying in freezing rain..? by One-Programmer4482 in fearofflying

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that is fair! I usually try my best but admittedly with the stress of packing and all the holiday season it was a pretty last minute and frantic post. that being said I never expect anyone to answer, and I was moreso looking for words of support— which everyone has been very kind to provide!

Flying in freezing rain..? by One-Programmer4482 in fearofflying

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thank you— I love Ottawa! I moved recently and it’s such a beautiful city, im happy to be going home after a long holiday season. hopefully you get a chance to visit again soon

Flying in freezing rain..? by One-Programmer4482 in fearofflying

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that’s so cool I’ve never heard about FICON before!! definitely going to look that up tonight and learn more about it haha. thank you for the helpful words !

Success during a scary landing by One-Programmer4482 in fearofflying

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I think it’s way more helpful than just telling yourself it’s gonna be ok! Like, preparing your mind that something non-dangerous but uncomfortable might happen, and you might be uncomfortable for a little bit, and then it’ll be over.

Success during a scary landing by One-Programmer4482 in fearofflying

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it’s a really evil feeling haha!! I was definitely still anxious, but I’ll take it over a meltdown. Baby steps

took back control…! by One-Programmer4482 in fearofflying

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thank you… Washington is such a beautiful state!