Are pilots scared of flying?
If pilots were genuinely afraid of flying, it's hard to imagine that they would voluntarily enter this profession. Statistically speaking, flying is the safest way to travel. There is only a 1 in 11 million chance of crashing.
Why don't all passengers have parachutes?
In the event of an accident, it's fair to wonder why we don't just have parachutes underneath our chairs. Unfortunately, a person must be trained in parachuting in order to successfully execute a jump—and at such a high altitude, even experienced parachuters are likely to make a mistake.