Unanswered 2: Fear of Flying

Unanswered

Nick recalls his first experience flying on a small aeroplane, noting it can be quite different from long-haul journeys on much larger jets. This kicks off a conversation about the fear of flying or, more to the point, the myriad fears and issues captured within.

In addition we discuss dreams, other tales of disaster, and we entirely resist the issue of airline food.

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Show Notes

• According to Wikipedia: Fear of flying
• According to Wikipedia: Flight
• According to Wikipedia: Air Safety
• According to Wikipedia: List of phobias
• “Why fear of flying is just plane stupid” by Tim Walker, The Independent; Tues 11 August 2009
• Do You Remember?: Spokey Dokeys
• YouTube: Trailer for Channel 4 documentary The Plane Crash ↓

• The Plane Crash website
• IMDB: The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
• IMDB: Airport (1970)
• YouTube: Theatrical trailer for Airport (1970) ↓

• IMDB: Threads (1984, BBC TV feature)
• YouTube: From the Fear episode of How TV Ruined Your Life, Charlie Brooker talks about Threads [at 10:59] ↓

Details

• Recorded: 24 October 2012
• Bad language: Yes [3x f*ck; 1x sh*t; 1x bullsh*t]
• Aural errata: “airport meal” where “airline meal” was intended
• Feature image source: http://uk.screengeeks.com/2011/07/loco-film-festival-jerry-zucker-interview/
• Archive.org page