Before you can make any progress in overcoming your fear, it’ll be important to dispel the myths of flying and have confidence that, despite all your feelings, flying is normal. Although you may not believe me, it is NOT complicated or difficult to fly an airliner, and it is most definitely NOT in the hands of chance or the Gods. To overcome your worries about flying you must have a plan. We have suggested an action plan  and strategy on this site.

Flying is safe because of the laws of physics and gravity. And because it is the most safety conscious and regulated form of travel available you should start to develop your confidence about it. Remember, flying is much safer than you think.

Remember that the fear of flying is a learned fear and therefore it can be unlearned. We can show you that those ‘what if’ thoughts can be understood and thrown away for ever. Remember that being able to understand the things that worry you, enables and empowers you to find your solutions to your fears. The fear of flying is not a weakness. Be content with small steps. And praise your achievements.

You will overcome your fear of flying

On this site you will find help and support

Thousands of others like you have benefited from our help

You will overcome your fear of flying

5 things to remember & repeat to yourself when flying:

“Planes don’t plummet… they descend”

“The pilots know what they’re doing”

“I don’t need to hang on to the armrests”

“Aircraft make a lot of noise while taking off”

“Turbulence is uncomfortable but that’s not the same as dangerous”

When you travel…

Let the airline know that you are an anxious flyer when you buy your ticket.

Eat lightly; salads and watery fruit are ideal.

Get good quality sleep before your flight.

Ideally sleep between 10 pm and 7 am local time in a dark, quiet room.

And when you are on board…have something to occupy yourself with.

…put your seatbelt on as tightly as you can bear it.

…Then get your book out.

Look after yourself…remembering your…

Physical state.

Emotional state.

Physiological state.

Psychological state.

Here are some facts about flying that are commonly misunderstood:

There are no such things as air pockets

An aircraft will not fall out of the sky if the engines stop.

An airliner can glide for … miles?…Read our book for the answer

‘Stalling’ has nothing to do with the engines.

There are no ‘dangerous’ airports to land at.

Turbulence is not dangerous. But it can be very uncomfortable. See our book for a full explanation of turbulence.

Aircraft do not fly through thunderstorms. At cruising heights they have to remain …See our book for the answer

Aircraft on commercial flights do not turn lower than 500 feet above the ground.

Firm (hard) landings are …Read our book for the answer

Clear air turbulence is no worse than any other turbulence.

In reality it’s unlikely that you have experienced severe turbulence.

Being struck by lightning in an aircraft will not hurt you or the ‘plane

What’s abnormal, unusual or unexpected to you…is normal to the pilots and crew. See our book for the answers

Remember aircraft are more efficient than birds…birds don’t carry passengers.

An aircraft would glide ‘if’ the engines stopped.

The engines are not straining on take off.

Aircraft always make a lot of noise while taking off.

Aircraft don’t mind being in cloud, even dark cloud.

Remember these things about how and why planes fly:

It’s nothing to do with…Listen to the CD Set for the answers.

It’s the shape that matters.

They do not defy the laws of gravity.

“Flying is safer than you think”

Remember, one day soon you will be able to go on holiday, visit friends and relatives abroad and perhaps take that promotion at work, without worrying about having to fly.

Just like thousands of others have done. Watch our DVD to see people succeeding.