I'm not afraid of flying. I'm afraid of crashing. But they say you're safer on a commercial plane than you are driving. Funny.... I never encounter any unexpected turbulence when I'm driving. If I didn't have to return to my seat and could walk around the cabin during turbulence, it would help my mind some I think. The seatbelt thingy makes me claustrophobic. Crosswinds on landing don't make me too happy either. Good luck and don't worry.... You'll probably survive.