People of any age and background may have a phobia of flying, especially if they have not flown before or have experienced an aviation accident firsthand. This is not a shameful thing: it is no different from the personal fears and dislikes of other things that many people have. For some people, understanding how the aircraft works and what happens during flight may help overcome fears based on the unknown or uncontrollable. This article will try to help you do this and help you prepare for travel by air.
It should be clearly stated first,Accidents involving aircraft are extremely rare. It is this fact that makes media reports of air crashes more than railroads and cars. It is true that air travel is the safest mode of transportation for travelers, but this does not mean that the probability of accidents on your way to the airport will decrease. In fact, there are often more accidents on airport highways than other highways.
Airlines and pilots often attach importance to safety issues. Even though they sometimes simplify some operations and take shortcuts, they are ultimately subject to strict supervision by government regulatory agencies to ensure safety standards. Any pilot who has doubts about equipment problems or the weather will not start flying. As the pilot put it: "Takeoff is optional, but landing is mandatory!”
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