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One of the reasons our Sights and Sounds Fear of Flying Courses are so effective in overcoming the fear of flying is that we have the chance to play those worrying noises and sounds, over and over again until you get used to them. As you know anyone who has a fear of flying is very sensitive to the sounds on board an aircraft. And it’s true to say that there are so many noises in the course of a flight that you can be forgiven for being alarmed. Because the sounds are unfamiliar and they occur unexpectedly, the anxious flyer will associate them with danger.

• Unfamiliar noises are only unfamiliar, not a sign of danger

• Aircrafts make noises that are unusual that’s not a sign of danger either.

• Noises in flight are normal just like noises are in a train on a boat or in a car.

Remember that as an anxious flyer you will always be in a state of heightened awareness, your senses will be tuned into everything that is going on. You should always try to remember that the noises are appropriate to what is going on during the flight.

When you first get on board the air conditioning and electrical systems are running for your comfort and convenience. When these supplies are connected or disconnected, as they are during starting the engines there will be additional sounds as the air-conditioning and electrical circuits change from one supply to another.

This is perfectly normal so keep reminding yourself of this. It will be useful to acclimatise yourself with sounds by listening to the audio and fear of flying videos on the site. Then when you hear them for real, they won’t seem so intimidating, and you will be starting to overcome your fear of flying. This is part of your strategy for overcoming your fear of flying.

The modern jet engine takes a long while to start because a jet engine stars and runs differently from the way  a car engine does. The lights will flicker  every time the engines start up.While taxiing you’ll hear the noise of the motors that operate the flaps and other things on the plane.You’ll also hear the noise of taxiway lights as the nose wheel passes over them. When you are on a flight and these noises are distracting you, think of the strategy that you have decided to use when this happens.

When the pilot applies reverse thrust it is very noisy.  Most anxious flyers dread the sound of take off (Disc 4 Part 4) it makes them think that the engines are working too hard and might stopnothing could be further from the truth . The engines are working well within their maximum power, despite the noise.

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In flight you’ll hear the change of wind (airflow) noise as the aircraft changes speed. You’ll hear the changing engine sounds as the automatic speed control  maintains the correct speed set by the pilot. Become familiar with these sounds and noises so that when you fly you’ll be able to identify them and reassure yourself in flight and of course knowing that they’re normal will reduce your anxiety.

When landing the flaps will add to the noise level because of the disruption to the normally smooth airflowremember this is perfectly normal. You can listen to free sounds of flight by going to this page (Link). Do you know why the noise of the engines might suddenly increase after you’ve been flying along at cruising altitude for a long time? Why is it worse at night? Hear all the sounds and helpcasts we have on the site to help you to get used to them.

Our 4 CD set or instant downloadable help will provide you with over 4 hours of help and explanations including full explanations and examples of in-flight noises.

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