Nope, you're not backwards. It goes perfectly with one explanatory model of why people have fear of flying.
*digging out some kitchen-sink psychology* Fear of lying has its main seeds in fear of losing/letting go control.
So if you flew such a little grasshopper yourself, you'd be in control.
OK, that makes sense. I feel better now. I'm just a control freak.
Just kidding, no, that really makes sense. I run my own 'show' so to speak. Everything in my life, I have the active role in it. Flying, I don't. Course, I'm not worried if I travel by bus or train, so I guess there are still some extenuating circumstances...hmmm...