A go-around (sometimes called a missed approach) is a perfectly normal procedure. At the time of writing, I have experienced four go-arounds in approx 3,000 flights – so although it is a normal procedure, it’s also relatively rare. But, you may experience one on your next flight, or maybe you’ve already done so and didn’t [...]
- How Safe is Flying? Detailed Statistics - Everybody tells you that flying is statistically safer than almost any other mode of transport. But is this true? YES IT IS! As proof, here are a few... More →
- Fear of Flying: Turbulence - Many nervous flyers will be scared of turbulence. But, truth be told, turbulence is nothing to worry about. In fact, turbulence is a mere annoyance... More →
- Fear of Flying in Bad Weather: Rain - There are two reasons why I have written this article. Firstly, a reader who completed the fear of flying survey suggested it and secondly, a... More →
- Fear of Flying in Bad Weather: Lightning - Welcome to the first of this series of articles discussing a fear of flying in bad weather. First up, thunderstorms - and more specifically,... More →
- Dealing With Turbulence Anxiety - When there is anxiety about the uncertain outcome of some event, we naturally seek some means of control, so that the matter works out to our... More →
The New Flying Fear Website
I‘ve spent the last 6 hours updating the site, and I’m hoping you’ll agree that it is an improvement. I decided last night that the site was hard to read, and starting to run slowly. So, I’ve focused the new design on improving in both these areas. A new larger, clearer – and ultimately easier [...]