Factors That Cause Fear Of Flying
Other factors that add to the fear of flying include the media adding to the emotional frenzy by sensationalizing a plane crash. The media reports the same incident several times during a breaking news story and then again repeatedly on the news programs which run repeatedly throughout the day. The same attention is not given to an automobile crash, which happens much more frequently.
There are hundreds of flights that leave from and return to airports all across the country each day without incident. Another misunderstanding that people have which can cause a fear of flying is not having an understanding of the science of aviation. People have the misconception that the engine on a plane is what supports the plane while in the air.
They are under the notion that if the engine were to stop the plane would come crashing down to the ground. The engines main purpose is to give the plane power to more through the air quicker and stay at the proper altitude for long distances. Actually, all planes can glide without an engine. Not understanding how aviation works can create a persons' fear of flying.
Other factors that add to the fear of flying include the media adding to the emotional frenzy by sensationalizing a plane crash. The media reports the same incident several times during a breaking news story and then again repeatedly on the news programs which run repeatedly throughout the day. The same attention is not given to an automobile crash, which happens much more frequently.
There are hundreds of flights that leave from and return to airports all across the country each day without incident. Another misunderstanding that people have which can cause a fear of flying is not having an understanding of the science of aviation. People have the misconception that the engine on a plane is what supports the plane while in the air.
They are under the notion that if the engine were to stop the plane would come crashing down to the ground. The engines main purpose is to give the plane power to more through the air quicker and stay at the proper altitude for long distances. Actually, all planes can glide without an engine. Not understanding how aviation works can create a persons' fear of flying.
