Flying? No Fear!: Conquer Your Fear of Flying

by Adrian Akers-Douglas, George Georgiou

A combination of practical explanations and self–help techniques from an airline pilot and a clinical psychologist to help readers overcome a fear of flying Sometimes unnecessary anxiety is caused by events which airline crews may take for granted, including aspects of flights that are mystifying or alarming to less frequent flyers. This new edition incorporates the recent advances in technology within the aviation industry, as well as the increased security checks as a result of September 11, 2001, and the growing scourge of mobile phones in the air. This publication will help readers come to terms with what is truly a safe form of travel.

128 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1996

Reviews

[Charity · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found everything written by a pilot to be very helpful and informative however I didn't really gain anything from the last part written by the psychologist. But this has helped a lot with my nervousness about my first international flight which is also my first flight in general for well over a decade.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was very helpful until he started going on about nutrition and homeopathy???

[dejah_thoris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've only flown twice and wish I had found this book sooner. The first section describes a normal flight and defines all those noises like nobody else will. The second section describes common malfunctions and disasters but gives the anxious flyer a great deal of reassurance by detailing the multiple systems to overcome these problems. Lastly, another author adds the third section on general anxiety advice and homeopathic remedies. Overall, an excellent book for the fearful flyer that can be summed up simply: If the flight crew doesn't appear to be worried, it's probably normal.

[Dawn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Definitely helps to know exactly what's going on behind the scenes. The rest of it is pretty elementary, but all the more reassuring for that, I guess.