The first thing to remember is that your fear of flying is not a weakness. Follow these simple steps and you will find coping with your fear of flying is easier than you think.
Remember that the fear of flying is a learned fear and therefore it can be unlearned. We can show you that those ‘what if’ thoughts can be understood and thrown away forever. Remember that being able to understand the things that worry you, enables and empowers you to find your solutions to your fears. The fear of flying is not a weakness. Be content with small steps. And praise your achievements. And most importantly get an action plan.
- See where you’re going! Have a plan!
- Get quality sleep for a week before any flight.
- Arm yourself with facts.
- Find a supporter..try our community
- Think of positive things and realistic situations.
- Work on probability, not possibility Familiarise yourself with the noises of flying
- Use relaxation breathing techniques
- Get reassuring help… use our audio help
- Think about the benefits of what you are trying to achieve
- Avoid things you see reported in any media.
- Choose an airline you have confidence in.
- Don’t rush your cure
- Don’t think all or nothing thoughts.
- Just because it happens doesn’t mean it’ll happen to you or that it’ll happen again.
- Turbulence is uncomfortable but that’s not the same as dangerous
- Planes don’t fall thousands of feet, despite what you’ve heard
- The pilots are ordinary people.
- Find a catchphrase or mantra to help you.
- Have confidence in your confidence.
- Have confidence in your strategy.
- Take a short flight first.
- Visit the airport before you go on your flight.
- Ask yourself why. Ask yourself how, and you will remember what you learn.
- What is the evidence for your thoughts?
- Where is the evidence for your thoughts?
- Where has your wishful thinking got you so far?
- What’s wrong with being realistic rather than pessimistic or optimistic?
Best wishes,
Captain Keith
