Posts Tagged ‘overcome fear of flying’

Here’s a story about a sleeping passenger who was left on the plane by herself after everyone got off. Hopefully this won’t lead to new levels toward trying to overcome fear of flying.

Flying anxiety is definitely lowered with a great safety briefing from flight attendant David Holmes who’s also known as “The Rapping Flight Attendant”. Enjoy!

Lower your flying anxiety as Pilot DJ Frost gives you a rare look at what a real jet engine looks like underneath its cowling.

By seeing a beautiful afternoon departure from Quito, Ecuador from the cockpit, flying anxiety can be helped. It’s a bumpy start on the runway but once the gear is up, the scenery is fantastic!

Recently a passenger looked out his airplane window and was worried about seeing some tape on the wing above the engine. You don’t have to have a fear of flying if you see this. Here’s the story from WFAA in Dallas, Texas.

Pilot DJ Frost appears on Fox News to answer questions about volcanic ash dangers and eases fear of flying.

Pilot DJ Frost appeared on the Fox News Channel to comment on the latest navigation technology that can help airplanes fly smoother and help stressful passengers overcome fear of flying.

Pilot DJ Frost helps people overcome their fear of flying by taking you on a behind the scenes look at the recurrent training pilots and flight attendants attend annually.

Holiday stress tends to add to the feeling of anxiety and fear of flying.

Captain “Sully” safely lands his plane after birds immobilize the engine.

Northwest/Delta pilots obliviously fly past their destination because they were supposedly on their laptops.

Yet in another incident, a pilot was found to be smashed before his flight.

I know, these episodes do nothing to calm your fears.

As the holidays approach and you make plans to visit family and friends, can you feel your anxiety building?

As if holiday stress isn’t enough, you also have a fear of flying. Maybe even some claustrophobia, fear of heights or a fear of not being in control.

Don’t you want to get rid of that feeling of fear once and for all? You won’t have to timidly explain your fears to your friends. They won’t understand.

Would you rather enjoy a jar of sand from Hawaii that your friend brings back OR wouldn’t you prefer to go there and dip your feet in the sand yourself? Even though you want to travel to see your family and friends, you’re still not sure it’s worth it.

The only options are to go the slow way…meaning drive there…and who has the time?

Another option is to stay home and miss all the holiday memories and fun. Who wants to do that?

Here are a few Do’s and Don’ts to help you through the anxiety of getting through the airports.

1. Do get to the airport early. Get there in plenty of time so that you can make it through long lines and airport security.

2. Don’t attempt to bring liquids or wrapped gifts through security.

3. Do make sure your luggage meets the weight and size restrictions so that you don’t have to pay a surcharge.

4. Don’t make jokes about anything that could be considered a breach of security. The TSA will take this very seriously.

5. Do bring snacks, games, music to pass the time away in case of delays.

6. Don’t read the news or google ‘airline crashes’ before you go. This will only serve to increase your fear.

7. Do check in online so that you can print your boarding pass and get seats together with your family.

Follow these tips to help make your trip through the airport a little easier. Often the fear of flying is just the fear of not knowing what to expect in the airport.

Join me in the cockpit to overcome fear of flying as I explain the Terrain Avoidance System large jets use to avoid hitting mountains. Airline safety is my number one priority when I fly. Knowledge is power and understanding how things work will help you with your fear of flying phobia. I give you even more in-depth details in Lose the Fear – and Fly! Knowing what’s happening will help you to relax and feel safe.