Turbulence Anxiety

Thanks Everyone! Its unamous I need to just deal with it and get used
to it... but keep the edge and the importance of attention to procedures
and Ill be ok! (Doug quit cryin' haha)

I look forward to being a part of the community and will continue to
follow along in the NG to learn more each day.

Take care!

P.S. Vote Republican!
(sorry had to do it)




"Doug" wrote in message
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Hey all..

New pilot with about 15 hours, excellent instructor...141 school and
top quality aircraft....I have complete faith in my instruction and
aircraft and a sincere lifeong desire to learn to fly.

However....Turbulence locks me up!

I can 'play' pilot on MS Sim 2004 in any weather, condition or
emergency and meet the requirements for all the things I have learned
so far, but
the
moment I'm in the air and start feeling the bumps everything gets
thrown off and in my mind I "get behind" and feel like im playing
catch-up with simple manuvers thus making it a frighting experience.
Instructor says besides the death grip on the wheel I do fine but in
the melon things are chaotic. Put me in 'clear air' and I do well
and am in full command of
all
my responsibilities and enjoy the time in the sky.

My Instructor continues to find ways to help me and I want to punch
myself in the face for being such a punk but I wanted to ask if
anyone had any tips on how they may have gotten over the anxiety?