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  • Jonesie
    All Around Good Guy
    • Oct 2002
    • 1123
    #1

    First Time Flying, Little Nervous.

    OK, so tonight I leave for LA, the flight takes off about 6:50pm EST. I've never flown before, and I have to be honest, I'm a bit nervous...

    I've got some dramamine and magazines to read to keep me occupied. I also think that once I get with my team mates (I'm at work right now), I'll be OK, but I dunno.

    I've done roller coasters and such, so I don't think I'll get motion sick. Most of my discomfort should be nerves, if anything...

    Any suggestions to ease my mind? AO always has all the answers.

    Thanks ~ Dave
    David M. Jones
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    • GA Devil
      Devil's Den Paintball
      • Aug 2003
      • 1455
      #2
      Sleep! also buy some gum to chew so your ears dont pop alot. Good luck in LA!


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        • wyn1370
          ...--...
          • Feb 2001
          • 3821
          #3
          drink a lot
          that way you'll pass out and never even know you're flying
          You are the Wormtongue of AO.~bofh

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            • Big'n slo
              Sponsored by...my paycheck
              • Mar 2003
              • 1909
              #4
              A wee bit 'o whiskey takes the edge off for me.
              wee bit = 1/5th

              Not a big fan of leaving the ground either but have been on a couple of flights before. Like GA said, sleep.

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                • taylor492
                  [DNFW] M E G A T R O N
                  • Feb 2003
                  • 690
                  #5
                  dont try to sneak a gun on board...
                  j/k

                  -If its one of those planes that has some seats that face the back of the plane...dont sit in those. It sucks on take-off.

                  -the closer you are to the front of the plane the faster you can get off and to the next gate, thats if you have a layover. If not, pick any seat u want.

                  -Dont worry about every little bump, or jolt. The pilot knows what hes doing and where hes going.

                  -The best advice is what they always say, "Just sit back and relax"


                  I wear my sunglasses at night

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                    • ntn4502
                      Environmental Geologist
                      • Aug 2002
                      • 1637
                      #6
                      Nothing to be scared about flying, its great fun...

                      BTW your asking a Flight major

                      Drink Wine

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                        • Jonesie
                          All Around Good Guy
                          • Oct 2002
                          • 1123
                          #7
                          I don't know if sleeping is such a good idea. With 10 team mates o with me, I'm sure to wake up with obscene pictures, something drawn on me, of my hand in my pants...

                          I might stop in at the bar in the concourse before boarding. There is NOTHING a couple of beers can't fix... I mean... uh... Don't do drugs, kids!
                          David M. Jones
                          AO Member #1111 - Formerly davej946
                          Member of Team AO, MGO 2003

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                            • PyRo
                              President Bioloaf inc.
                              • Dec 2000
                              • 10186
                              #8
                              You need a beard, and a towel wrapped around your head. That will make your flight much better. Ask security someone which may Mecca is so you can pray

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                                • slateman
                                  Registered User
                                  • Oct 2001
                                  • 1346
                                  #9
                                  Have a little alcohol (not too much now, you don't wann get sloppy drunk and start yelling for the stewardesses (sp?) ) and get some sleep.

                                  Not a drinker? (WTF is wrong with you j/k) Bring a book that your interested in. Make sure you read a little before you go so you know it will keep you captivated on the flight.

                                  If you have one, bring a portable DVD player or gaming device.

                                  Ignore the taste of the food. Thats normal.

                                  And, have fun!
                                  BrockSampson "I see dead people..."



                                  and once I see them, I make sweet, sweet love...

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                                    • ntn4502
                                      Environmental Geologist
                                      • Aug 2002
                                      • 1637
                                      #10
                                      just remember one thing, if you get plastered on the ground, when the plane gets up to altitude your drunkeness = times 4 or so!

                                      Drink Wine

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                                        • Load SM5
                                          Scruffy Administrator

                                          • Oct 2000
                                          • 6772
                                          #11
                                          Flying is easy, just sit back and enjoy the ride. If you don't want to sleep then take lots of reading material. You don't do a thing. Just make sure you take all the precautions with your gear. It would suck to show up with a missing or damaged tank or gun.


                                          Moorewatch

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                                            • taylor492
                                              [DNFW] M E G A T R O N
                                              • Feb 2003
                                              • 690
                                              #12
                                              Originally posted by slateman

                                              If you have one, bring a portable DVD player or gaming device.
                                              I hate Southwest. They made me turn off my cell phone when i was playng snake


                                              I wear my sunglasses at night

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                                                • spazzed
                                                  AOChamp
                                                  • Jun 2001
                                                  • 4461
                                                  #13
                                                  If you don't wanna sleep, then avoid the dremamine.. Maybe it's just me, but that stuff tends to knock me out for a couple hours..
                                                  I'm way too old for this ****.

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                                                    • Jonesie
                                                      All Around Good Guy
                                                      • Oct 2002
                                                      • 1123
                                                      #14
                                                      Oh no, I'm a drinker. Like a FISH!

                                                      mmm... 2 beers = 8 at altitude?!?!? Finally, some numbers in my favor! 'Bout time!

                                                      And oh yeah, for PyRo: "LALALALALALALALA"

                                                      EDIT: Yeah Jeff, I remember what happened to Roco and Phil at MGO last year. I don't really want to be buying new tanks in LA.
                                                      David M. Jones
                                                      AO Member #1111 - Formerly davej946
                                                      Member of Team AO, MGO 2003

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                                                        • Chojin Man
                                                          toodle
                                                          • Dec 2003
                                                          • 1229
                                                          #15
                                                          I'm not sure which carrier you are flying on, but some will not allow you on the plane if you appear to be drunk.

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