Originally Posted by
BostonGuy
Oh Dear God. Those crosswind landings are exactly what I fear most. I'm like, can we just fly to another town where the runway isn't crossing the wind, and I'll just rent a nice Hertz car for the rest of the trip, thank you very much.
What about big jets vs. regionals? What's the safety upside /downside? I assume a small one would be easier to emergency land somewhere?
You're dealing with an irrational fear. There's no shame in that. Usually exposure to the perceived risk is recommended, but that doesn't seem to be working in your case. Maybe a few sessions with a psychotherapist might help. Or perhaps you might look up the safety data on commercial aviation (big jets or regionals). Yes, you face risk when you board an aircraft, but it is very small compared to most other risks you face in life.