Are airplanes really that scary?

Well, to keep yourself entertained you could bring an interesting book or a fully charged iPod with a lot of apps that will make time fly. About air travel, there's nothing for you to worry about, statistically air travel are way safer than driving a car, and its safety issues are handled more meticulously rather than a car, so you don't need to worry too much, just enjoy the feeling of watching buildings the sky and the clouds when you're flying. Hope this helps. thanks.