Does an airplane feel like a rollercoaster?

Its not jarring like a roller coaster. If you go very high make sure you swallow to make your ears pop as the pressure affects the eardrums. If there's no turbulence then the ride is peaceful and lovely. Get a window seat so you can watch the clouds!



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Air pressure is lower at higher altitudes, which means your body takes in less oxygen. Airlines “pressurize” the air in the cabin, but not to sea-level pressures, so there's still less oxygen getting to your body when you fly, which can make you feel drained or even short of breath.

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So in summary, the sinking feeling you get after takeoff is a result of your inner ear's response to the sudden change in acceleration and gravity as the plane leaves the ground. It's a completely normal sensation and nothing to be concerned about.

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Turbulence, which causes planes to suddenly jolt while in flight, is considered a fairly normal occurrence and nothing to fear. The movement is caused by atmospheric pressure, jet streams, air around mountains, cold or warm weather fronts, or thunderstorms, according to The Federal Aviation Administration.

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How Can You Stop Airsickness Before It Starts?
  1. Dramamine is an over-the-counter preventative drug that can help with motion sickness while flying. ...
  2. Eat food that is low in sodium and fat a few hours before your flight. ...
  3. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.


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Some people become anxious because of particular elements of the flying experience. For example, the security screening process or being in an enclosed space with many people might bother some people. Others might fear being over a large body of water or flying through turbulence or bad weather.

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But for newbies, it can be terrifying, mainly due to the fear of the unknown. The fear of flying can be due to a number of reasons including claustrophobia, fear of heights, panic attacks, fear of being out of control or even from watching to many TV shows like air crash investigation!

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Nervous flyers should take full advantage of in-flight entertainment, read a book or listen to music with noise-cancelling headphones to help drown out the ambient noise. Even a minor distraction can help you calm your nerves for at least a small portion of your flight.

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The airplane accelerates to rotation speed, but it's still on the ground. Obviously, some airplanes will lift off more quickly than others. Generally speaking, though, the takeoff roll lasts about 15 seconds for single-engine general aviation airplanes.

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The speeds needed for takeoff are relative to the motion of the air (indicated airspeed). A headwind will reduce the ground speed needed for takeoff, as there is a greater flow of air over the wings. Typical takeoff air speeds for jetliners are in the range of 240–285 km/h (130–154 kn; 149–177 mph).

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7 simple tricks to beat flight anxiety
  1. Know your triggers. Figuring out what triggers the onset of fear is important in conquering flight anxiety. ...
  2. Check the forecast. ...
  3. Distract yourself. ...
  4. Talk about it. ...
  5. Relax before a flight. ...
  6. Use a deep breathing technique. ...
  7. Embrace safety information.


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There's something about soaring 35,000 feet above the earth's surface in a 350,000-pound tube that can evoke fear in the best of us — especially if you're not familiar with flight mechanics or aerodynamics. Having a fear of flying is completely normal and more common than you might think.

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Medication is sometimes prescribed on a temporary basis to treat the symptoms of a flying phobia, such as anxiety and nausea. These drugs are usually taken shortly before a flight. They include: Anti-anxiety medication, such as diazepam (Valium) or alprazolam (Xanax).

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While turbulence can feel scary, airplanes are designed to withstand massive amounts of it. A plane cannot be flipped upside-down, thrown into a tailspin, or otherwise flung from the sky by even the mightiest gust or air pocket, wrote pilot Patrick Smith on his site, AskThePilot.com.

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Severe turbulence can cause a plane to drop so suddenly that pilots temporarily lose control. But, again, that's not enough to crash the plane. That's not to say it's never happened. In 1966, human error and turbulence combined to bring a plane down over Mount Fuji.

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