Of course, many of you will have a mild fear of flying, or flying anxiety due to the fact you have never flown before. This is completely normal. In fact, I was obsessed with planes when I was younger, but before I flew for the first time I suffered from quite severe pre-flight anxiety – [...]
First-Time Flyer: What to Expect
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Fear of Turbulence
It’s time to talk more about the dreaded ‘T’ word …….. Turbulence. The subject is fresh in my mind due to a rather large bruise on my leg that I have acquired after flying into sudden moderate turbulence yesterday. I fell into an armrest and gave myself a nice dead leg. It’s all part of [...]
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Fear of Flying: What About Engine Failure?
A big fear for many of you appears to be the possibility of engine failure. Admittedly it does sound scary, but there are a few reasons why you do not need to worry about it; Jet engine reliability is outstanding. The engines are built to such a high standard, and with such a degree of [...]
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Help For Fear of Flying: Aerodynamics Explained
Many flying fears stem from a lack of understanding of aerodynamics, and how the aircraft stays in the air. In this article I’m going to explain the basics for you, to help you gain more knowledge on the subject and overcome your fear of flying. It’s a common misconception that the aircraft’s engines keep the [...]
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