Welcome To FearlessFlight.com
Is fear of flying automatically packed in your carry-on bag every trip you take? Then next time, make your traveling companion Chicken Soup for the Soul Presents The Fearless FlightKit™. The FlightKit offers immediate relief from those anxious feelings that can lead to discomfort and even panic attacks. It has been specially developed from experiences recounted by the experts: fearful flyers. The centerpiece is the Flight Harmonizer CD™, with its soothing combination of prose, poetry, and music. Better not leave home without it!
Are you nervous about flying because of all the unusual sounds and sensations? Education is a one of the first steps toward overcoming your fear of flying. Whether it's our teleseminars that you can participate in no matter where you live, or our live Phoenix classes "Cleared for Takeoff" fear of flying seminars, our programs are perfect for the fearful flyer wanting to take the first step toward overcoming fear of flying. The purpose of both types of classes is to make a fearful or reluctant flyer knowledgeable of the "plane truth" about flying. Capt. Ron's entertaining, informative, and engaging style has helped hundreds of people feel better about flying.
The information and resources contained within this website will help you begin to educate yourself about airplanes, allowing you to unravel the mysteries and misconceptions about flying. Replace your anxiety with confidence as you learn the basics about aviation.
Take a short quiz to assess the level of your fear of flying and develop a strategy for your next step toward fearless flight. Listen to our video clip to see what other fearful flyers have to say about their own fear of flying.
Learn the truth about flying safety. Get the facts about some of the most common issues that trouble fearful flyers, correct misconceptions about flying that cultivate irrational fears, and break through your fears to begin enjoying the benefits of modern air travel.
All systems are go for you to enjoy a Fearless Flight Experience!Will I Ever Get Over This Flying Fear?!
Submitted by Diane on Fri, 2008-05-02 17:35.I just returned from my daily end-of-the-day drive to the mailbox to send Fearless FlightKits out into the universe. With every Kit I send a wish that this fabulous product will assist the person who ordered it in overcoming their fear of flying. Last week I mailed one to Singapore. Today's mailing included one to Connecticut. Fearful flyers are everywhere.
Fear of Flying into the Future
Submitted by Diane on Wed, 2008-04-16 22:21.What's the scariest part of flying for you? Courtney discovered that it was the hours leading up to her flight, not the flight itself that ruined her day.
So how do you deal with what's going on inside you the day before your flight? Even though Courtney left me a voice mail, it was easy to hear her anxiety and fear in her shaky voice. She had called in the morning for a little reassurance for her flight later that evening. When I called back, she told me she was doing better but clearly she was really anxious about flying for the first time in two years.
Fear of Flying--No Men Allowed
Submitted by Diane on Sun, 2008-03-30 11:47.Our monthly Cleared for Takeoff class met yesterday at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix. For three hours, fearful flyers shared, learned, and asked Capt. Ron about fear of flying, takeoffs, turbulence, and landings. Capt. Ron earned six new fans as he patiently answered questions and made them laugh with his jokes: "Turbulence bothers me because I have to put down my copy of USA Today!" One woman told Capt. Ron he should be on Oprah because he's so "caring and compassionate."
One Fearful Flyer's Quest to Fly Normal
Submitted by Diane on Wed, 2008-03-12 19:46.If you read my previous blog post about fearful flyer Joanna--oops, let's make that former fearful flyer Joanna--you know that she's had some successes and failures in her quest to overcome her fear of flying. It hasn't been a snap-your-fingers, get-over-it-now road to fearless flying. That's fear of flying, for you. It CAN be overcome, but it takes a lot of hard work and motivation and courage.
Today Wasn’t a Good Day to Fly
Submitted by Diane on Fri, 2008-02-01 03:30.The first time I flew with Capt. Ron and a group of fearful flyers, I heard him say, “It’s okay if today isn’t a good day to fly.” A strange statement coming from a man who’s helping people to get on a plane rather than remain grounded in their fear, I thought.
Fear of Flying or Fear of Dying?
Submitted by Diane on Mon, 2007-11-12 13:24.Top Ten Things to Worry About Besides Fear of Flying
Submitted by Diane on Sun, 2007-10-21 16:23.Once you're over your fear of flying, your trips can be like the kind former fearful flyer Rochell just emailed me about. Rochell just flew from Sydney to Hong Kong, her first overseas flight in 8 years! "Am pleased to report that I had the best experience ever! I was even able to enjoy my holiday and not be filled with dread at the thought of having to get on a plane to return home. YAY!"
Too Sexy to Fly or Too Afraid?
Submitted by Diane on Fri, 2007-09-07 09:48.Kyla Ebbert, the 23-year-old college student who was confronted about her sexy clothing on a recent SW Airlines flight, may have developed a fear of flying on Southwest. Before takeoff, a male SW Airlines employee called her to the front of the plane to ask her to change her inappropriate clothing, saying that Southwest is a "family airline."
If I'm Over My Fear of Flying, Can I Bring My Curling Iron?
Submitted by Diane on Thu, 2007-09-06 15:41.Ever play the alphabet travel game? It goes like this: I'm going to Alaska and bringing my abacus, my beachball, and my curling iron. Each person repeats the list and adds another item and so on down the alphabet. Ever played the TSA version of this game?
