General Interest
Synopsis
Do you have a deep-rooted fear of flying, or would you simply like to be less nervous when you get on a plane? In this informative and accessible guide, Captain Keith Godfrey and psychologist Dr Alison Smith take you through everything from take-off to touchdown, helping you to feel more confident and at ease. Providing real-life case studies and step-by-step techniques to dispel fear and reduce anxiety, they answer any frequently asked questions, such as:
- How does an aircraft stay in the air?
- What happens if an engine stops?
- Why do I feel more nervous if we are going to fl y over water?
- How do I control my panic attacks during a flight?
- How can I build a strategy to overcome my fear of flying?
‘This book [explains] the safety features and emergency procedures of modern passenger aircraft while answering many frequently asked questions… By so doing, this book may well help people to overcome their fear of flying’
Stanley Abrahams, Chief Statistician, Civil Aviation Authority (1990–1999)
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Featured in The Mail on Sunday, 19th June 2011.
The Mail on Sunday, Book of the Week: 26th June 2011
‘One in six of us has a serious fear of flying, with one in 12 so frightened they are unable to board an aircraft... So full marks to Fly without...
‘anyone with a passion for travelling and at the same time a flying phobia may find this invaluable.’
