Why am I not scared of heights on a plane?

However, once in the air you don't have the same effects of acrophobia that many people have on high buildings. Essentially, all perspective of height is removed when you look out the window of an airplane and thus the cues that trigger acrophobia.



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The normal cruising altitude for commercial airplanes is between 33,000 and 42,000 feet. This translates to nearly eight miles above sea level. This high altitude gives commercial flights the ability to have maximum fuel efficiency and reach high speeds because of the thin air.

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Whether flying at night or during the day, pilots need to see some kind of horizon. They use this to determine the airplane's attitude. At night pilots will turn their gaze from outside to inside and use the artificial horizon. The artificial horizon is normally a simply globe split into two hemispheres.

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The average age of onset of fearful flying is 27 years. Fearful flyers often report that their anxiety developed after the birth of a child.

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How are flight attendants not afraid of flying? It becomes an automatic response - training becomes so ingrained that any fear of flying fades. Most cabin crew will never be in an accident during their career, but should there be one they would know exactly what to do.

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Face your fear, repeatedly but in small doses
That could mean less anxiety in the long run. You're basically moving up a ladder of fear, says Marques. Before you move to the next level of exposure, make sure your fight-or-flight response is less active.

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It's probably embarrassing to admit it, but if you're like most other pilots, the answer is “Yes.” According to Chaytor Mason, a retired professor of aviation psychology at the University of Southern California, the rate of acrophobia is upwards of 90% in some of the pilot groups he's encountered.

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Though exceptions exist, pilots are usually free to decide who flies every flight. Some airports feature challenging approaches due to their proximity to rising terrain. These airports might require special training to fly to and are often captain-only flights.

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Lights on Aircraft These lights are often referred to as anti-collision lights and are located on the bottom of the plane, flashing red or white. Another set of lights to make the aircraft noticeable are position lights, located on each wing.

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If you ever gazed at the window during a night flight, you'll be welcomed by pitch black darkness. That's why most passengers wonder– how do pilots see at night? The answer is quite simple, no, they don't actually see anything at night.

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