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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What worked for me was a job where I logged about 25k air miles per year for a few years.  :)  One does get desensitized to the fear over time.

[b]One thing that did help when I was dealing with it -- United has a feature that on some flights lets you listen to air traffic control during the flight.  I was on a very turbulent flight and happened to turn it on, and it was amazing how much the obvious boredom in everyone's voice made it crystal clear that this was just another day at the office, and it really is just the equivalent of riding the bus, except probably safer.  It just seemed so orderly and under control, and perhaps I am weird but I found that all quite reassuring.  [/b]

I think you can livestream this type of audio online and it might be worth listening to; your fear might be a control type of issue and just having some more knowledge might comfort you.  [/quote]

I do this, too, when possible and agree it helps me relax.  I also watch the screen that shows the plane's location and altitude so I can make sure we are still on track.  My DH flies a lot for work now and I agree with the PP that the more he flies, the less I worry about flying.  [/quote]

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