Letters to the Editor
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Trial by fire
Thanks, Patrick, for another well-written, superbly engaging tale of air travel told from the other side of the cockpit door. The tentativeness that you experienced, both before and during the flight, is one that most passengers are familiar with once they pack their bags and head for the airport. It is good to know that pilots occasionally experience a tumult of emotions, as do the paying customers.
As a single parent, I am pleased to say that I have passed on my ever-increasing comfort level for air travel to my 10-year-old daughter, now a veteran flier. I give thanks to you, your column and your book, portions of which I have read out loud to my daughter, for our comfort. Our better understanding of the intricacies of air travel has immeasurably added to our enjoyment.
Keep the stories coming!