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The Fearless Flier's Handbook: Learning to Beat the Fear of Flying with the Experts from the Qantas Clinic
Conquer your fear of flying!
Is it difficult to remain calm while flying-much less enjoy yourself? Do you take long car, bus, or train journeys when an airplane could get you there faster? Does the thought of flying overseas seem like a nightmare? If you answered yes to any of these questions, The Fearless Flier's Handbook can help.
Based on Qantas Airlines' renowned Fearless Flyers clinic, this book brings you the program that has helped thousands around the world fly without fear. In addition to explanations of the mechanics and the logistics of flying straight from the experts - the pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers, and flight attendants The Fearless Flier's Handbook includes:
+ A quiz you can use to assess your own fear of flying and a section for recording your progress
+ The nitty-gritty on airplane safety features, aircraft maintenance, pilot training, air traffic control, how pilots
manage tricky weather conditions, and much more
+ A step-by-step relaxation guide you can tape and listen to while flying, plus proven tips for staying calm
+ Extensive information on resources for fearful fliers around the world
Whether your fear is so intense that you can't get on a plane or you just wish you could relax once you're in the air, this sensible, informative, and entertaining book will help you conquer your fears and head happily skyward.
Debbie Seaman is a journalist and recovered fearful flier who has written for the New York Times, People, the Los Angeles Times, and other publications.
Is it difficult to remain calm while flying-much less enjoy yourself? Do you take long car, bus, or train journeys when an airplane could get you there faster? Does the thought of flying overseas seem like a nightmare? If you answered yes to any of these questions, The Fearless Flier's Handbook can help.
Based on Qantas Airlines' renowned Fearless Flyers clinic, this book brings you the program that has helped thousands around the world fly without fear. In addition to explanations of the mechanics and the logistics of flying straight from the experts - the pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers, and flight attendants The Fearless Flier's Handbook includes:
+ A quiz you can use to assess your own fear of flying and a section for recording your progress
+ The nitty-gritty on airplane safety features, aircraft maintenance, pilot training, air traffic control, how pilots
manage tricky weather conditions, and much more
+ A step-by-step relaxation guide you can tape and listen to while flying, plus proven tips for staying calm
+ Extensive information on resources for fearful fliers around the world
Whether your fear is so intense that you can't get on a plane or you just wish you could relax once you're in the air, this sensible, informative, and entertaining book will help you conquer your fears and head happily skyward.
Debbie Seaman is a journalist and recovered fearful flier who has written for the New York Times, People, the Los Angeles Times, and other publications.
208 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 1998
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Debbie Seaman
1 bookDebbie Seaman is a journalist and recovered fearful flier who has written for the New York Times, People, the Los Angeles Times, and other publications.
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March 26, 2014
Got me to fly without Xanax and booze. This little book explains every sound, feeling, and expectation of a typical flight. The how's and whys are answered. Love it.
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