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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 247292" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>I get anxious at takeoff and landing, which are, like TM said, the most critical times. My anxiety isn't too bad that way. I try to occupy my mind with other things and practice deep breathing. Or say some prayers silently in my head. I remind myself that statistically speaking, flying is safer than driving (especially when you consider the numbers of people who fly each day and the relatively low rate of problems). And I remind myself that the pilot has a vested interest in a safe and successful flight, too <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>Some people immerse themselves in a book during the flight. Others use music, like an iPod, to escape their anxious thoughts.</p><p> </p><p>I hope you at least get a chance to have some nice meals out while you're there, even if you don't get to see too much of the town. Maybe you can go out one night to enjoy the lights and scenery <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> The fountain show outside Bellagio is quite spectacular to watch (and free). Or if you get a chance to go downtown to the older section, there's a free outdoor multimedia show called the Freemont Street Experience (or something like that).</p><p> </p><p>Whatever you decide to do to help you cope with the flight, I hope you find something that works well for you and that it's a good weekend!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 247292, member: 3444"] I get anxious at takeoff and landing, which are, like TM said, the most critical times. My anxiety isn't too bad that way. I try to occupy my mind with other things and practice deep breathing. Or say some prayers silently in my head. I remind myself that statistically speaking, flying is safer than driving (especially when you consider the numbers of people who fly each day and the relatively low rate of problems). And I remind myself that the pilot has a vested interest in a safe and successful flight, too :) Some people immerse themselves in a book during the flight. Others use music, like an iPod, to escape their anxious thoughts. I hope you at least get a chance to have some nice meals out while you're there, even if you don't get to see too much of the town. Maybe you can go out one night to enjoy the lights and scenery :) The fountain show outside Bellagio is quite spectacular to watch (and free). Or if you get a chance to go downtown to the older section, there's a free outdoor multimedia show called the Freemont Street Experience (or something like that). Whatever you decide to do to help you cope with the flight, I hope you find something that works well for you and that it's a good weekend! [/QUOTE]
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