Flying in a Plane

Flying in small planes is different. (They also call this kind the cigar of death. Or something like that.)

1. The board showing the flight times is not to be trusted. It says "departed" for your flight all the time.
2. Before entering the plane, at the stairs, they give your earplugs. You wonder why.
3. You cannot walk upright in the plane. You screw yourself into your seat.
4. There's only sixteen seats.
5. The safety-speech is mumbled by the pilot and goes as follows: "Welcometothisflight. Fastenyourseatbelt. Theexitsareherehereandhere. Seeyouwhenwegetthere."
6. The interior reminds you of your grandfather's GDR's Quik Junior Recreational Trailer. Very reassuring. You try to remember: Your grandpa's RT was made to last until eternity. You cling to that thought. It makes you feel better.
7. The engines start. Now you know why the earplugs. It's loud! Correction: It's not just loud. It's FUCKING LOUD!
8. The little handle right above you reminds of the handle in your mothers car. The one you grab when frightened. This one is labelled: Emergency Exit. Your hands are twitching.
9. Whoever invented the phrase "smooth flight", he didn't do it on this one.
10. All of a sudden you get used to it. You start reading your book.
11. Very bad idea. You focus with all your power on the landscape down below while desperately clutching the barf-bag.
12. Clouds everywhere. You can't see a thing. You hold on to the bag.
13. The landscape comes back into view. Phew, that was close.
14. The plane starts circling down. Suddenly you land. You hop out, thankful for the experience.

So, people, when you get the chance: Fly in small planes!