Pilot that's afraid of flying?

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[jamesbruzgis]

I have 9000 hours as an airline pilot. I returned to GA this summer for the first time in 14 years. It was literally frightening! Not bc the airplane was small or had a single engine or whatever, it was simply not what I was used to anymore. I think you mind sometimes reverts back to when you were not comfortable in the aircraft you fly now n that “fear” resurfaces. I also think it’s good, every flight is a series of thousands of calculated risks and it certainly isnt normal for a human to be up there! Fly safe boys, love the channel!

[coreymalhiot]

“A little bit of fear of flying is healthy,
It’s the ones without fear that you gotta worry about”

So true

[CLdriver]

No worries Trent, what you’re feeling is normal. 47 years and one career in flying, and I still get that once in awhile. Great videos!

[Cowracer]

1:25 The plane rotates (yaws). Camera is on plane and rotates too. Pans camera opposite rotation to keep mountains in the distance steady. Phenomenal shot, and I just wanted to acknowledge that I appreciate the effort to do that.

[amywhite]

Funny part is, I never had as much fear when I was training, but now sometimes I can look straight down and get those heebie-jeebies. I have more of those days now that feel like, "I'm not up for this." I've found the cure is training, and continuing to put in the hours. If I can fly a LOT, like doing a 5 or 10+ hour ferry flight, I feel as comfortable as I do driving my car by the end of it. If I fly once or twice in a month for a grand total of 1.5 hours or so, I might end up anxious as hell when I go. It never goes away, but we can mitigate it with practice and putting in the hours. Thank you for bringing this topic up. It's a really intriguing conversation-- one that no pilot wants to talk about, but many struggle with!

[TheChickeneer]

I can’t tell you enough how much I needed to hear you guys talk about fear and flying. I’m flying a jump plane in Oregon just pushing 400 hours and still getting the “heebe jeebies” up there every so often. Glad to hear I’m not the only one!

[dennismoss]

I've been flying since 1968. I've got over 8000 hours logged, probably another 500 that I never bothered to log and over 6900 hours as a CFI. I still get that occasional case of the heebie-jeebies.

[chrisbjohannsen]

I like @thefinerpoints idea of 3 strikes, if I have three things go sideways before I start the engine I'll call it. A few weeks back I put that in practice after I 1) left the hangar keys at house, 2) ran a red light on the way to the airport, 3) forgot to lock the hangar and had to shut down to jump out and do so... It was disappointing to call it but my head just wasn't in the game that day.

[daleschaffter]

I totally understand what you mean about the fear. I started rock climbing a couple years ago and I am still terrified when lead climbing some routes, but after I make it safely to the top I realize that small degree of fear is part of what makes it enjoyable for me. Btw I've been watching you, Kevin, Corey's videos for awhile and about 6 months ago had my discovery flight. It was amazing and I am currently trying to work a pilot's license into my budget.

[RobertTheFriscoSchmid]

OMG I so resonate with this. Got my license last year Oct, so a year ago, and now at 160 hours in 2 planes I own yet it still doesn't feel like driving car. THANKS FOR BEING REAL!!!

[AmericanPiddler]

I'm 7 hrs into my ppl and it definitely keeps you humble!

[stubby]

PPL student at 62 and question my sanity frequently but still enjoy it. Glad to hear that the fear is normal, a respectful awe. Enjoyed the other comments pertaining to this as well.

[josiatokirina]

"Fear is the mind killer", Quote from Dune the book/movie. Fear can heighten your senses, but it can also control them. That is why practice, skill, efficiency with equipment, and experience are needed for any challenging endeavor, especially flying.
My dad, a pilot of 65 years always reminded me, "Never trust the weather or wind, and learn and practice, so you can do your best and can trust your ability"!

[weremodel]

I am playing too. Sitting in my office with my monitor on full screen watching Trent Palmer and friends take to the air and me getting squat done. Thanks a bunch. Keep the stick straight. or not.

[stevespatrol]

Learning to fly back in 98.
Was on my 1st Solo Nav and landed at a unfamiliar airport with some crosswind and almost damaged the plane.
I gave up after that (I was18yrs old) and have regretted it ever since.
Love watching your videos and never would have picked it with how much confidence you have.
👍👍

[scoutworks]

You know its going to be a good Sunday wen we get a Trent Palmer video!
Coffee and CubKiller!!

[jimshaw]

More years ago than you are old, Trent, my private CFI (in a 172) taught a flying philosophy called "doubting confidence." What he meant was to doubt everything before flying, then proceed confidently. And when something goes wrong in the air, be confident in everything else but the thing that's wrong. In that way, your confidence doesn't avalanche into total distrust.

But, contrary to one item you expressed, I was taught that altitude is generally your best friend. It gives time to think rationally about a course of action before committing to it. I will never forget one of his lessons:

We took off to the north from our home field (VPZ), which was about 15 miles south of Lake Michigan. He instructed me to continue and climb to 2000 ft. AGL. He chattered on about something forgettable, saying occasionally "just keep on course." Before too long, we were several miles out over the water. Abruptly, he pulled on carb heat and brought the engine back to idle. "Now, what are you going to do?"

Me: "Establish best glide speed and turn back toward land."
Him: "Fine, but you can't make it from here. What are going to do?"
Me: "Glide as close to land as possible, then we're gonna ditch."
Him (loudly): "You can't ditch this plane. It will flip onto its back, sink, and we'll both drown."
Me: "It's my only choice!" By this time, we were gliding closer to the water.

Him: (quieter now) "Then why did you bring me here?"

[marsstarlink]

I know about this one a little bit; so you're flying around, look down on the left window and get the vertigo or something, all of the sudden your heart races, feel light-headed and you're wishing to be on the ground. It's a scary thought because you need to learn to control it, or else you'll have it upgrade to runaway panic. -in this panic mode you're almost useless since logic is out the window. These symptoms are enhanced at higher altitudes/elevations because of mild hypoxia (less oxygen up there), mix that with lack of sleep last night and a lack/poor meal and you've got the recipe. Harden these areas 'thoroughly', don't take unnecessary risks, stay in the game (logically talk out-loud your way back into the and most importantly slow and control your breathing (this will help reduce your heart rate down and keep your CO2 levels in the normal range). Happy flying!!

[DunnDifferent]

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that Trent made this video talking about healthy fears just a week after Jonas wrecked his Capella.

[andrewcarlson]

Im a 9 hour student pilot ... just started and I'm more comfortable than at hour 2 ... its encouraging to hear that a healthy fear that lingers is normal. love your stuff keep it up. also build your hangar!! i cant wait for that. Cheers!