How to fly with death ?
D, D Man, Death or Mr Death depending on how close you are and much respect you have for him, should be kept at a distance but closer than your friends when flying I suppose.
Bear him in mind that he may be on the next flight with you but then again so are the angels that always keep an eye out for you on every flight.
Do the best you can the safest way you can & dont give him room for a seat LOL
If its on your mind all the time, maybe you shouldnt fly at all.
Like many here I too have lost close ones by way of aviation mishaps.
IT happens, thats life.
I joined the ranks when I was 14 when my Dad (helo's) made his last flight.
He showed me what flying is & what it means to follow your dreams and how you are the only one that can deny you from living your dreams.
Follow your dreams, dont let fear hold you back, use your judgement & listen to your heart & above all .. safety first.
He loved what he did & went doing something he loved, cant ask for a better way to go.
He would not be mad at me for flying helo's, but he would be madder than a cut snake for being afraid of ending up like him, not living my dreams and giving it my best shot.
I dont have a death wish, I have a life wish... thats why I fly.
I keep it some where, under control and in its place.
HF