What does it feel like when your on a plane?

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Mel

Well, the first time you are usually nervous, but when the plane just start moving, it is exactly as if you where is a car or bus which is speeding very fast and your body lies back because of the inertia.

Then the vibration and noise starts, you can feel more nervous, but just think all of that is necessary for the plane to get fast enough to fly properly and get high enough safely.

When the plane lifts and is on the air, all the vibration and big part of the noise disappear, and you feel everything goes smooth.

Some people feel pressure in their ears (just like when you go deeper in the water after a jump in the pool or beach for a dive). A good thing to do is, either chew gum or hold your breath and push some air to your ears to decompress.

Once in the air, the only thing you feel is a light vibration and little noise (you feel it more if you are in the back). It may be some turbulence if the day is cloudy or windy,and when that happens, the seat belt sign will light (don't panic when it happens, its quite normal and sometimes often).

The landing is exactly the same as the takeoff, but backwards. The only difference would be when the wheels touch the ground, you may feel like a car going over a bump.

Anyway don't be afraid, you should know that there is a bigger risk of crashing when travelling by car than by plane.

Enjoy your flight!

Brandon F

The take-off is like being in a really fast sports car that peels off. When you're in the air, you don't feel much as much as hear the rushing air. Now and then you'll feel bumps from air pockets, but unless you're flying through a major storm system, most of the time they're minor. The descent can take a little getting used to, it's kind of the same sensation as when you ride on a zero-G machine. It tends to set off an inner "alarm bell" that you're falling. A good pilot keeps the descent rate low enough to keep that sensation to a minimum, but a bad pilot will make you feel like you're on a roller coaster.

My advice: take gum. The #1 issue for most folks is the air pressure. Airlines never seem to get the cabin pressure just right, so your ears can start to "pop". Chewing gum helps a lot to equalize the pressure in your ears. Also try holding your nose and pushing air up into your ears to help "pop" them.

Also, airplane air tends to be really dry. Order water or non-caffeinated soda. Alcohol or caffeine will dry you out if it's a long flight. Water is best, but in moderation (try to limit your trips to the bathroom).

If you feel a little queasy, press your thumbs into your wrists. Works every time.

After a few flights, you'll be an old hand at it. It's the safest and fastest way to travel.

mary lynn

It feels like a car ride unless theres really bad turbulance

Gertie

LIKE YOUR "HIGH" !!!!!!!!!!!!

Psycho

You get sick when plain lends on/off , you can't feel anythin else

aflumpire

can u b specific??????????

What part of the journey do u wanna know about!!

alwaysmoose

You really only feel the take off. Your body only really feels acceleration not speed so as you accelerate during take off you feel it. Some times when your accelerate upward or downward due to wind it's kind of uneasy, but just think it's like a car ride.

dietcokeani

At first, it's really interesting...you get to see how they crowd so many things into such a small place. You'll see how each different person sets up their own space.

During takeoff, you feel a bit pushed back and down into your chair. Unless there is turbulance, you won't feel anything other than sitting right next to a person you don't know, which can be wierd.

As you land, your ears will start to pop, and will continue to do so for the few minutes you descend back down to the ground. The landing is usually a bit of a thud, and you can hear the brakes screech and the wing flaps sing.

Usually people head out single file, row by row. You reach up and get your overhead stuff and hustle down the isle. If you take long, people will get mad. Do any tinkering in the airport when you get there.

I love to fly...it's nothing to be scared of, and it is safe.

ceprn

It's like being in a car... Nothing to be worried about - It is safer flying than riding in a car.

giovellin

when the plane takes off its like going up in a lift,your heart feels like its going down to your stomach and when it lands its like going down again in a lift,your stomach goes up to your throat this time.haha! don't worry the rest of the flight is like your sitting still in one place or like in a car on a really smooth road with maybe just a few bumps now and again and the purr of the engines.try and switch seats with someone to get a window seat.the view is simply breathtaking.its like being in wonderland where you're floating on clouds.ther's a barf bag in the back of the seat in front of you if you feel queesy.take medicines before hand if you're prone to motion sickness.anyway you can keep bugging the stewardess for stuff to eat,read,etc if you get bored.haha! don't fret,just enjoy your flight!have a safe trip!:)

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