My experiences flying!

I've always had a good head for heights. The first time I was on an aeroplane was when I was six months old so I got a feel for it when I was young! I've always had positive experiences while flying apart from the odd bit of turbulence. The only thing that used to put me off was sitting at the window seat! So when the plane turned to the side I'd have to look the other way and cling to my seat!! But as the years go on I'm getting better at it!

About two years ago my Dad started training to get a helicopter licence. I never thought I would have the courage to go up in a two seater. Imagine what the turbulence would be like? In April of this year I went for a one hour spin and I must say it was the best experience ever! My Dad was flying and I was in the passenger seat! We flew over Slane Castle and a lot of golf courses and although it was a bit hazy the views were amazing. After we landed, I couldn't feel my legs and was shakey but I thought I would be ok on the way home in the car, however, I was wrong! On the motorway my stomach started to feel sick and I thought I was going to have to get my Dad to pull in but after a few deep breaths I was fine! When we reached home my Mam had a chinese sitting on the table for us but for the first time ever I couldn't eat it!! I felt like I was floating on air! However, the next time I went up I felt much better and it just goes to show you the more you do something, the better you become at it!!