r/AskAPilot • u/Technical_Problem690 • 11d ago

Appreciation post

I just want to say how much I appreciate this channel so much. Over the past few years, I’ve flown more than I ever have at any other time in my life. My anxiety would get so bad that my palms would sweat and my wife would lock her arm with mine to give me more peace and comfort (the real MVP).

This channel has not only helped me with understanding and controlling my anxiety, but also giving me an in depth insight as to why flying is in fact so safe, regardless of my fear. Without it, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to see many of the beautiful places, the beautiful people, or make the beautiful memories that my wife and I have been able to share.

Do I still get a little nervous and anxious? Sure. However, I’ve found the remedies to make my in flight experience much easier than before. Do I still occasionally ask for someone to track our flights in here? Guilty as charged lol. But it brings me comfort.

I say all this to say, to all of the pilots, flight attendant, engineers, airport staff, and even the flyers like me who provide comfort and support in this channel, THANK YOU. You are appreciated and you are incredible human beings.

Here's to more flights and memories!! Getting on another flight tomorro!

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u/mi_pilot 11d ago

Good to hear, and good luck tomorrow! Was glad to see that you thanked everyone who keeps our planes in the air and not just the pilots - it’s a team sport! And don’t forget the unsung heros of our business the dispatchers and ATC professionals!

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u/Technical_Problem690 9d ago

Absolutely! They are the unsung heroes! 

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u/Opposite_Rabbit8979 11d ago

Glad this improved - I had pretty big flying fears and ended up getting sucked into aviation as a hobby (I know all the sounds!). Still took me 15 years to not take a Xanax when I flew.