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Originally posted by old hippy guy:

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Originally posted by Ella:

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Originally posted by pussycatj:

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Originally posted by Ella:
I am petrified of flying so this is my worst nightmare. God love those passengers, they must have been terrified, especially the wee children

What you have to try and remember Ella is that you get in your car everyday and don't think twice. The stats for car accidents are horrendous compared to aircrafts.

I know hun it's just that a plane crash sounds so much more final that a car crash I know in reality cars crash almost every minute and plane crashes are usually few and far between but it just seems
a whole lot scarier to me.

you are far more likely to die in the car ON THE WAY to the airport than you are in aplane crash

Probably true ohg but it`s the thought of falling throught the air that`s the scary thing. I had a panic attack on my way back from Dubia when I heard what I thought was a funny engine noise. The staff had to pratically hold me down. My mind was racing that I wouldn`t see my children again..yes it was madness but it wouldn`t have happened in a car.

Brazilian Air Force planes have been searching the area since this morning.

Unfortunately Fernando de Noronha is not well equipped to receive these aircraft.

A list of Brazilian passengers was released several hours ago. I don't know about other nationalities.


Unfortunately there are several large radar 'gaps' in Brazilian Air Traffic control, as well as large blind spaces where ATC changeovers are done. Most Brazilians are aware of this, but I don't know if tourists/citizens of other countries are. It's why I don't particularly enjoy flying in Latin America.

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Originally posted by HyacinthB:
Just said on BBC News that it is something which may always remain a mystery.

Oh Hyacinth, i hope not...the least thing their loved ones deserve is to know what went wrong...i can't stop thinking about it, it has made me feel so upset....may God be with them, wherever they are....

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Originally posted by Scotty:


Probably true ohg but it`s the thought of falling throught the air that`s the scary thing. I had a panic attack on my way back from Dubia when I heard what I thought was a funny engine noise. The staff had to pratically hold me down. My mind was racing that I wouldn`t see my children again..yes it was madness but it wouldn`t have happened in a car.

I can totally relate to that Scotty. I had a very frightening flight and my children were with me. I was consumed by fear and the need to somehow keep them alive. In hindsight it may have been an overreaction but I'm now afraid of my own anxiety and frankly don't know how it would manifest itself if it gripped me mid-flight! If I never had to fly again I'd be happy but who knows - there's a beautiful world out there!

Other Planes In The Air Have Reported Seeing Flaming Wreckage On The Sea

updated link (Sky)

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Originally posted by Triggers:

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Originally posted by Scotty:


Probably true ohg but it`s the thought of falling throught the air that`s the scary thing. I had a panic attack on my way back from Dubia when I heard what I thought was a funny engine noise. The staff had to practically hold me down. My mind was racing that I wouldn`t see my children again..yes it was madness but it wouldn`t have happened in a car.

I can totally relate to that Scotty. I had a very frightening flight and my children were with me. I was consumed by fear and the need to somehow keep them alive. In hindsight it may have been an overreaction but I'm now afraid of my own anxiety and frankly don't know how it would manifest itself if it gripped me mid-flight! If I never had to fly again I'd be happy but who knows - there's a beautiful world out there!

Triggs I completely understand. That must have been frightening for you. The need to protect your children is overwhelming. I never thought about myself, just how they would cope without me. It was awful. I`m still scared going on a plane but I do it. As you say, there`s a beautiful world out there. I hope you`re better next time.

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Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:

This is why i don't do flying...EVER!!

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Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:
This is why i don't do flying...EVER!!

I`m off to Bulgaria with my sister soon. After this, I`ve got that dreaded feeling again. I`d rather got to Cornwall.

I know its irrational and that plane is still the safest way to travel but I'd still rather be in something that if anything goes wrong you have a chance of getting out alive!

Exactly Croc..you have no control. I have a white knuckle ride everytime.

I can't get those poor people out of my mind....it must be absolutely unbearable for the waiting families.

The saddest thing of all is that they'll probably never know for sure what went wrong, or where in that ocean wilderness their loved ones are

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Originally posted by Scotty:
Exactly Croc..you have no control. I have a white knuckle ride everytime.

I'm bad enough in cars but the thought of getting on a plane makes me feel sick!!

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Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:

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Originally posted by Scotty:
Exactly Croc..you have no control. I have a white knuckle ride everytime.

I'm bad enough in cars but the thought of getting on a plane makes me feel sick!!

I`m bad in cars too...I panic and almost drive for the driver..jerking all over the place, getting on everyones nerves. Have you ever been on a plane Croc?

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Originally posted by Deegs:
I can't get those poor people out of my mind....it must be absolutely unbearable for the waiting families.

The saddest thing of all is that they'll probably never know for sure what went wrong, or where in that ocean wilderness their loved ones are

I know Deegs. I`ve been thinking about them constantly. These poor people and their families. It`s tragic.

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Originally posted by Scotty:

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Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:

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Originally posted by Scotty:
Exactly Croc..you have no control. I have a white knuckle ride everytime.

I'm bad enough in cars but the thought of getting on a plane makes me feel sick!!

I`m bad in cars too...I panic and almost drive for the driver..jerking all over the place, getting on everyones nerves. Have you ever been on a plane Croc?

once..well twice, there and back...

And I'm the same in cars....but at least I can get Hubby to pull over...the drive to cornwall isnl;t too bad cos we go at night and the roads are practically empty...coming back is ok till we hit the M3..i hate motorways.

Apart from my phobia of flights and heights,I also hate gale force winds!When its really windy and you get a gust that makes a noise on the chimney...that makes me panic!
I'm getting worse as I get older too

God love them.

11 yr old lad from bristol was on the plane

hope the familys get some news soon

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11 yr old lad from bristol was on the plane

hope the familys get some news soon </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yep. And 3 young Irish girls on their way back from their hols.

God rest all of them.........I just keep praying it was all over QUICKLY and they didn't suffer any pain or paralysing terror

Shocking. I hope it wasn't a bomb

R.I.P.

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Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:

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Originally posted by Scotty:

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Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:

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Originally posted by Scotty:
Exactly Croc..you have no control. I have a white knuckle ride everytime.

I'm bad enough in cars but the thought of getting on a plane makes me feel sick!!

I`m bad in cars too...I panic and almost drive for the driver..jerking all over the place, getting on everyones nerves. Have you ever been on a plane Croc?

once..well twice, there and back...

And I'm the same in cars....but at least I can get Hubby to pull over...the drive to cornwall isnl;t too bad cos we go at night and the roads are practically empty...coming back is ok till we hit the M3..i hate motorways.

Sorry Croc just saw this...we`re the same... although I`ve flown a lot, apart from holidays I had to, during my musical career. Petrified everytime.

Thes poor people. I feel so sad.

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Originally posted by wandawitch:
Shocking. I hope it wasn't a bomb

From what I`ve read so far..they may have went through an electrical storm, severe turbulance..they may have been hit by lighting. Speculation so far.

The pilot radioed for help and they lost contact with him 16 minutes later. What a frightening 16 minutes and more that must have been for everyone onboard.

Where Did You Read He Radioed For Help?

All I've Read Is That He Left Radar Contact Off The Coast Of Brazil, As Was Meant To Happen, But The Plane Never 'Came Out The Other Side' As It Were Near Africa.

In Between The Two Points An Automatic Message Signalled An Electric Malfunction, Which Itself Wouldn't Have Bought The Aircraft Down.

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Originally posted by foobar:
Where Did You Read He Radioed For Help?

All I've Read Is That He Left Radar Contact Off The Coast Of Brazil, As Was Meant To Happen, But The Plane Never 'Came Out The Other Side' As It Were Near Africa.

In Between The Two Points An Automatic Message Signalled An Electric Malfunction, Which Itself Wouldn't Have Bought The Aircraft Down.

This is how I understand things to have occured

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Originally posted by wandawitch:

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Originally posted by foobar:
Where Did You Read He Radioed For Help?

All I've Read Is That He Left Radar Contact Off The Coast Of Brazil, As Was Meant To Happen, But The Plane Never 'Came Out The Other Side' As It Were Near Africa.

In Between The Two Points An Automatic Message Signalled An Electric Malfunction, Which Itself Wouldn't Have Bought The Aircraft Down.

This is how I understand things to have occured

My apologies, I think I interpreted this wrongly..

Copied form Sky News...

The aircraft sent a message at 2.14am GMT reporting an electrical short-circuit, "crossed through a thunderous zone with strong turbulence", head of communications at Air France, Francois Brousse said.

The final contact was made with the troubled plane 16 minutes later.

Looks Like They May Have It, Or At Least Parts

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Originally posted by foobar:
Looks Like They May Have It, Or At Least Parts

They've found it????? OMG, how sad...

Well No Official Confirmation Yet But Brazil Media Reporting One Of The S&R Planes Has Found Debris 100km From The Position Of The Fire And A Seat Floatting 720km Out From The Coast

BAF Have Confirmed Debris Found But No Confirmation Of Where It's From

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Originally posted by foobar:
Well No Official Confirmation Yet But Brazil Media Reporting One Of The S&R Planes Has Found Debris 100km From The Position Of The Fire And A Seat Floatting 720km Out From The Coast

Croc`s link on page 12 says mainly the same. Do you ever reply to posts foobar? You question yet don`t respond to posts. I don`t mean to be rude but what`s the point in replying to you if you don`t.

Can i interject here and ask about why Foobar

Writes Like This All The Time, It Must Drive You Insane Having To Hit The Caps Key All The Time?!?!!>

Zilch..again.

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Zilch..again.

Its Really Quite Bizarre Scotty!!

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Originally posted by Mummy Maz:

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Originally posted by Scotty:
Zilch..again.

Its Really Quite Bizarre Scotty!!

I would never want pick at an fm Mummy but when I posted my info on this tragic matter he/she questioned me,I replied but got nothing back.

Maybe They`re Out For Lunch.

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Originally posted by Scotty:

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Originally posted by foobar:
Well No Official Confirmation Yet But Brazil Media Reporting One Of The S&R Planes Has Found Debris 100km From The Position Of The Fire And A Seat Floatting 720km Out From The Coast

Croc`s link on page 12 says mainly the same. Do you ever reply to posts foobar? You question yet don`t respond to posts. I don`t mean to be rude but what`s the point in replying to you if you don`t.

I'm confused by your post scotty.
Foobar clearly responded to posts. He replied to a post of yours for instance and others in this thread.

Can`t edit... meant

To pick at an fm.