"Ice blonde" wrote in message
ups.com...
Hi

Due to a freak chance meeting with a pilot in training and an aircraft
engineer, I have managed to talk myself into taking a trial flying
lesson.

Can you help with a few questions I have, having never been up in a
small aircraft and being scared of heights (well on tall buildings
anyway) But I do WANT to do this, don't get me wrong.

There are many pilots, myself included, that are afraid of heights.
Standing on a ladder or roof scares the s* out of me, but flying in small
planes doesn't have the same effect.

Can you experience pressure problems in your ears similar to on a
commercial jet?

Yes, at times, clear your ears during accents and decents by yawning or
chewing gum. It's usually not as bad as you get on an airline though...

Is it best to go alone with just the instructor, or take a willing
victim to witness your trial?

It doesn't matter too much. It's probably up to the instructor if she/he
allows a passenger during the intro flight.

Do they have sick bags?

Yes. I haven't needed to use it, yet...

Do you get a parachute in case anything goes wrong?

No. Unless you're doing aerobatics, a chute isn't required. If something
goes wrong like the engine quitting and not restarting, the plane will still
land fine,, maybe off airport though...

And how addictive is flying really, I mean if I open my eyes and like
it?

Very! Once you try it, you'll wonder why you waited so long...

All other helpful information appreciated, this is not a troll, I'm
serious.

Many thanks

Try it, you'll (probably) like it!