Reply #27: I used to be a pretty bad flyer

[Tyrone Slothrop]

But I've found something that works for me.

Before a trip/flight, I'll download a bunch of stand-up comedy (Bill Cosby, Bill Hicks, Lewis Black, David Cross, etc.) and put it on my MP3 player. I white-knuckle it through take-off and then close my eyes and laugh myself silly once they make the "you may turn on accepted electornics" announcement.

I've found that this approach works wonders; I almost -- *almost* -- enjoy flying now.