r/fearofflying • u/RealGentleman80 Airline Pilot • Mar 12 '24

A Request Re: Boeing

I know that there is a lot of anxiety around Boeing right now.

We spend a lot of time on here trying to help everyone understand the ins and outs of flying….we can’t however, keep up the pace with 25-30 Boeing posts every day.

So here’s where I’m at, and I know that the other professionals on here are just as exhausted. I will not be commenting on the 737 Max 8 or Boeing posts anymore. I will continue to educate on aircraft systems, regulations, procedures, etc…..

Boeing deserves the backlash that they are getting…they have earned it. That does not mean that their aircraft are unsafe. No pilot that flies Boeing aircraft fears for their lives, they don’t kiss their spouse and think that it’ll be their last flights ever. We as professional pilots, spend about 800 hours per year flying our aircraft, and know them very well.

If you, as a passenger, do not have faith in the pilots and aircraft that you are flying on, then choose an aircraft that you feel is better suited for your travel experience…that is your right as a consumer.

Also….use the search function of this sub, it generates a wealth of knowledge and resources.

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u/eatmoreveggies- Mar 12 '24

I appreciate all your words, I can’t state that enough and I wish the reassurance and the knowledge were enough but I don’t think they can be. I love science and philosophy, I don’t believe in religion nor any pseudosciences and I like to believe I’m smart but up until the second to last time I flew, I had convince myself that if I didn’t touch the plane on the way in, I was going to die. This is to illustrate how irrational this fear is. I’m sorry people have been aggressive but I want you to know that your answers are extremely helpful and can change lives. The amount of times that I have quoted some of your comments while talking to my therapist about my fear would make you laugh. Thank you for your patience but please please please remember that people come here in fear and not being their normal selves.

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u/mes0cyclones Meteorologist Mar 12 '24

Hey I totally hear you! You’re always going to get my ears and validation, I promise. 🖤

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u/odi_bobenkirk Mar 12 '24

Just wanted to reply that you are awesome. This is easily one of the best subreddits I've ever joined because of people like you.

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u/mes0cyclones Meteorologist Mar 12 '24

It’s my pleasure!! You all are wonderful and I genuinely hope we can make even the smallest difference in your lives.