I am a private pilot and am cabin crew with the hope of becoming a commercial pilot.
Last week, I arrived back at Manchester from Turkey. It was a normal 4 hour, uneventful flight, as per usual. No scares, no air rage, very little turbulence, excellent landing in the howling wind and the rain.
The 30 minute drive home from the airport consisted of driving down the motorway, in the dark, the rain lashing down, poor visibility, car being blown all over the place, other drivers going too fast, cutting people up etc.
Since I started flying regularly, I now realise how dangerous driving is in comparison.
You see, fear is relative. If you flew as much as you drove your car, you would soon realise this.
Ask to visit the flight deck next time youre up there, unless you are on a US aircraft where you aint allowed to.
Happy flying.