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Can pilots be afraid of heights? the answer might surprise you. Yes… some pilots are afraid of heights. But the thing is flying a plane isn’t the same as standing on a skyscraper. Fear of heights usually happens with unstable exposure or danger. Inside the cockpit, pilots are in a safe, enclosed space. They rely on instruments, not just what they see with their eyes. So a fear of heights doesn’t automatically stop someone from flying. Pretty wild, right? Follow for more pilot facts!