small plane flight

[m5todel]

Hello I am new to the forum. I am a youngin' who has developed a fear of flying within the last 2 years and have had lorazapam (spelling?) prescribed to aid in flying. I have to take one pill to have it do anything and I only weight 118. My husband and I are looking into vacations and have found heaven on Earth. However, a small plane (8-15) king air 9 is involved for a 45 minute flight from Nassau to Cape Santa Maria on the long islands in the Bahamas. I have said no, but this is causing some contention between us. what should I expect on such a small plane in the Bahamas in July? I am worried/ freaked out by turbulence, slowing down of the plane and any detectable changes, as well as take off and feeling clausterphobic. Can you help out with possible expectations for this kind of flight?Thank you!

[Falcon]

The king air is a turbo prop. A jet engine that turns a propeller. These engines are the best around and grindingly reliable. What can you expect? well virtually no delays as there are only nine of you. Great views in a small cabin that isnt clutered with 200 people packed in like steer. That part of the world should be beautifull looking at the islands and gazing into the azure seas should take your mind off things.

[Barb-SAN]

However, a small plane (8-15) king air 9 is involved for a 45 minute flight from Nassau to Cape Santa Maria on the long islands in the Bahamas...... Can you help out with possible expectations for this kind of flight?Thank you!

You might find this thread by Gordies of interest: http://www.takingflight.us/forums/showthread.php?t=5001
I'm not sure how similar this plane is to the one you will be flying, but it was a small plane, and the route was scenic, to a small island.

One advantage he pointed out was that he was able to see what the pilots were doing, as they were not separated from the passengers by a locked cockpit door.

I've never been on the KingAir...but did look up cabin interior photos on www.jetphotos.net (http://www.jetphotos.net). Here is the link for the KingAir 200 (not sure which one you will be on though, so you may want to search further). http://www.jetphotos.net/showphotos.php?&aircraft=Beechcraft%20200&airline=-2&category=11&photog=-2&country=-2&keywords=&keywordrange=all&keywordlimiter=2&year=-2&sort=1&genre=1&display=&displaymode=1&mainsearch=search&newsort=1&size=-2 (http://KingAir)

It looks like there may be a curtain between the pilots and passengers, and I don't know if they are required to keep it closed during flight. But, you could try to get a seat right up there by the cockpit, just in case you are able to take a peek in there from your seat during the flight, and watch what they are doing. :D

Also, be sure to print out our meet-the-pilot letter and take it with you. It can be very helpful to meet the pilots before your flight, and tell them that you are a fearful flyer. They are generally VERY helpful and calming,
and it is reassuring to see who is flying the plane, and know that you are in good hands. :thumbsup:

[aerobat]

The King Air has a bathroom!
That makes it a big plane!!! :lol:

I know a number of King Air pilots here, and see these planes coming and going all the time. It's a very reliable aircraft. I have been inside them but have not yet had a chance to "get up" in one. I would not hesitate.

The Texas State Pooling Board has several King Airs; they're used for shuttling legislators and VIPs around. These folks are all alive and well. :)

Barb

[Falcon]

The King Air has a bathroom!
That makes it a big plane!!! :lol:



20 bucks says the King air tiolet is bigger and nicer than the two we have in our state of the art 737-700

[Falcon]

The Texas State Pooling Board has several King Airs; they're used for shuttling legislators and VIPs around. These folks are all alive and well. :)

Barb

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