There are plenty of books out there on the fear of flying, or more accurately, how to overcome it. I would always recommend buying one that features psychologists AND aviation experts as both aspects are important.
A new book has recently been published that meets this criteria. Entitled Overcome Your Fear of Flying
it is written by two psychologists and a pilot, and looks at effective skills and techniques you can use to help reduce the anxiety commonly associated with flying.
A word of caution – I have not read this book myself so cannot comment on its effectiveness. If anyone has seen a copy, please review it below.
I have posted the message regarding this book as I know many of you are looking for a cheaper option than a full fear of flying course. Despite recommending anyone that can afford to to invest in Tom Bunn’s SOAR Fear of Flying Course, this book may provide some answers to those who need help – and it’s available for just £5.99 from Amazon.
Click Here to Purchase ‘Overcome Your Fear of Flying’ from Amazon
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 statistics and charts;
- A US National Safety Council study showed flying to be 22 times safer than travelling by car
- 21,000 people (on average) die on the road in the US in a 6-month period. This is approximately the same amount of all commercial air travel fatalities WORLDWIDE in 40 years
- More than 3million people fly EVERY DAY.
- A Boeing aircraft takes off or lands every 2 seconds somewhere in the world – all day, every day!
Below is a chart showing a direct comparison between different modes of transport in the US. As you can see, more people died while riding a bike than on an airliner. These statistics are from 2000;
US Transportation Fatalities 2000 – Source: NTSB
This next chart shows a comparison betweeen the number of airplane accidents and the actual number of departures. You can see how safety has dramatically improved since the early days. This graphic comes from the Boeing Website.
Why Am I Still Nervous?
Many of you will look at these facts, but still believe flying to be unsafe. Despite me telling you that 1 plane in 5 million crashes, the only number you can focus on is the 1.
Try to start analysing risk in everything you do. There is a risk when you cross the road, walk up the stairs, drive a car, or any other activity. Why does flying seem like more of a risk than any of these things?
The answer is usually related to the feeling of having no control. The fear of flying is an emotional response, and it’s this that must be changed.
An expert in dealing with changing your emotional response is Tom Bunn and his SOAR Fear of Flying Program.
As I’ve mentioned a few times on Flying Fear, there are many courses available that offer treatment for your fear of flying – but there is only one that I fully recommend.
The first question that you will probably ask yourself is;
Do I need to take a fear of flying course?
In truth, not all of you will – but anyone who has more than mild or moderate anxiety will find that it’s the only way to eliminate the fear.
For those of you with mild anxiety, Flying Fear is probably enough to help you enjoy your flight. I have had many visitors who have had their questions answered here or via email, and then happily taken their flight.
But, I do not have the expertise to help everybody – especially those with a severe fear of flying phobia. I am not trained as a therapist (although have plans to become so in the future)…….
Captain Tom Bunn is. Tom is the creator of the SOAR fear of flying course.
Tom had been involved in some of the earlier fear of flying courses, but became frustrated at the lack of any real progress.
He chose to become a trained therapist, before researching in great detail how to treat a fear of flying. After trying NLP, hypnotherapy and the rest (with little success), he developed a totally unique Aviaphobia treatment that is now known as the SOAR course.
I was lucky enough to be given access to the course to enable me to have a better idea of the content offered. I was blown away by the quality – and I don’t have a fear of flying at all!
What Tom offers is – simply put – the BEST and MOST EFFECTIVE treatment for nervous flyers I have ever seen. Nothing else comes close to it.
The full program consists of 11 DVD’s covering everything from how flying works, to the psychology and control of anxiety. Without a stone left unturned, Tom takes you by the hand and leads you to freedom from anxiety and panic attacks.
With useful suggestions, and things you should do on your first flight after completing your course, success is GUARANTEED – and better yet, your order comes with a money back guarantee for your peace of mind.
Is the SOAR course cheap? Maybe not. Is the SOAR course good value for money? ABSOLUTELY.
Prices range from $125 (approx £78) to $480 (£300).
A fear of flying can be debilitating, hampering family life and your career. Invest in your future and take the SOAR course NOW.
Despite the prices being in US Dollars, the course is available worldwide. While you are waiting for yours to be delivered, you are given temporary access to the course online to enable you to start immediately.
There are loads of success stories on the site, so have a read. Even the most severe cases have been cured with the SOAR Course.
To find out more and to order the course, click here now.
If you would prefer to order the course digitally (downloadable videos and Mp3), saving $180 (£110), you can do so via iamplify – Click Here to Conquer Your Fear of Flying Now
Here is a 15 minute video for you – from Capt. Tom Bunn himself
