Excuse my anxiety - dreamliner
Jan 25, 2019, 1:41 pm
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Jan 25, 2019, 2:00 pm
#62
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Chalk and cheese comparison though. 767 and 777 did not use composites structurally. The fuselage is a structural component (and obviously load-bearing because it is pressurized) - the 787 has used composites in a structural capacity for the first time. So it is new
Jan 25, 2019, 3:11 pm
#64
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No need to worry about a Dreamliner!
Jan 25, 2019, 3:31 pm
#65
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I’m a nervous flyer so can totally understand where the OP is coming from. I’ve got to do a couple of intra China flights in a couple of months and am absolutely in a dither about who to book with.
Yes, I know that my nerves are totally irrational but it doesn’t mean that I can just ‘grow a pair’ and all will be well.
The really odd thing with me is that I used to love flying, I worked at an airfield, studied for my PPL, flew solo and then suddenly when it got to solo cross country stage I lost it and gave up the PPL. I’ve got progressively worse over the years.
I really don’t like turbulence but have found that (when travelling LH) the effect is far lower when in bed position rather than sitting. At the first sign of a few bumps I’ll get my seat into bed mode, strap in and hope for the best!
Snakes, no problem! Spiders, eek. Heights, no thank you!!
Yes, I know that my nerves are totally irrational but it doesn’t mean that I can just ‘grow a pair’ and all will be well.
The really odd thing with me is that I used to love flying, I worked at an airfield, studied for my PPL, flew solo and then suddenly when it got to solo cross country stage I lost it and gave up the PPL. I’ve got progressively worse over the years.
I really don’t like turbulence but have found that (when travelling LH) the effect is far lower when in bed position rather than sitting. At the first sign of a few bumps I’ll get my seat into bed mode, strap in and hope for the best!
Snakes, no problem! Spiders, eek. Heights, no thank you!!
Jan 25, 2019, 3:49 pm
#66
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I’m a nervous flyer so can totally understand where the OP is coming from. I’ve got to do a couple of intra China flights in a couple of months and am absolutely in a dither about who to book with.
Yes, I know that my nerves are totally irrational but it doesn’t mean that I can just ‘grow a pair’ and all will be well.
The really odd thing with me is that I used to love flying, I worked at an airfield, studied for my PPL, flew solo and then suddenly when it got to solo cross country stage I lost it and gave up the PPL. I’ve got progressively worse over the years.
I really don’t like turbulence but have found that (when travelling LH) the effect is far lower when in bed position rather than sitting. At the first sign of a few bumps I’ll get my seat into bed mode, strap in and hope for the best!
Snakes, no problem! Spiders, eek. Heights, no thank you!!
Yes, I know that my nerves are totally irrational but it doesn’t mean that I can just ‘grow a pair’ and all will be well.
The really odd thing with me is that I used to love flying, I worked at an airfield, studied for my PPL, flew solo and then suddenly when it got to solo cross country stage I lost it and gave up the PPL. I’ve got progressively worse over the years.
I really don’t like turbulence but have found that (when travelling LH) the effect is far lower when in bed position rather than sitting. At the first sign of a few bumps I’ll get my seat into bed mode, strap in and hope for the best!
Snakes, no problem! Spiders, eek. Heights, no thank you!!
Jan 25, 2019, 4:01 pm
#67
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Jan 25, 2019, 4:15 pm
#68
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Why is this in the BA Executive Club forum? Are they the only ones flying 787's?
Jan 25, 2019, 5:21 pm
#69
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I’m a nervous flyer so can totally understand where the OP is coming from. I’ve got to do a couple of intra China flights in a couple of months and am absolutely in a dither about who to book with.
Yes, I know that my nerves are totally irrational but it doesn’t mean that I can just ‘grow a pair’ and all will be well.
The really odd thing with me is that I used to love flying, I worked at an airfield, studied for my PPL, flew solo and then suddenly when it got to solo cross country stage I lost it and gave up the PPL. I’ve got progressively worse over the years.
I really don’t like turbulence but have found that (when travelling LH) the effect is far lower when in bed position rather than sitting. At the first sign of a few bumps I’ll get my seat into bed mode, strap in and hope for the best!
Snakes, no problem! Spiders, eek. Heights, no thank you!!
Yes, I know that my nerves are totally irrational but it doesn’t mean that I can just ‘grow a pair’ and all will be well.
The really odd thing with me is that I used to love flying, I worked at an airfield, studied for my PPL, flew solo and then suddenly when it got to solo cross country stage I lost it and gave up the PPL. I’ve got progressively worse over the years.
I really don’t like turbulence but have found that (when travelling LH) the effect is far lower when in bed position rather than sitting. At the first sign of a few bumps I’ll get my seat into bed mode, strap in and hope for the best!
Snakes, no problem! Spiders, eek. Heights, no thank you!!
Jan 26, 2019, 7:36 am
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Jan 26, 2019, 12:08 pm
#71
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My irreverent point of comfort is that the pilot is closest to the point of impact, and thus has self-preservation in mind.
Jan 26, 2019, 12:13 pm
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Jan 26, 2019, 2:19 pm
#73
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The 787 is a very quiet airplane, until the fire department shows up.
Jan 26, 2019, 2:42 pm
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An ANA 787 recently had both engines shutdown upon landing. Crew couldn't restart them and they were towed to the gate.
https://www.aerosociety.com/news/ana...gine-shutdown/
https://www.aerosociety.com/news/ana...gine-shutdown/
Jan 27, 2019, 1:08 am
#75
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Do you take everything seriously? Have you never had a conversation with friends at a pub? It's not good for your heart, you know.