"Fear of flying" site?

[dburg30]

I thought on one thread that someone was worried about flying, someone posted a site that tried to explain some of the noises / sensations you experienced during a flight. Was I imagnining that or can someone point me in the right direction? I have a sis in law that's freaked out about flying and I was hoping to check that out to give them the site or be able to answer some of her questions..


Thanks much!

 

[Vijoge]

http://www.fearofflyinghelp.com/

 

[brianm27]

http://www.fromthecockpit.com/

http://www.flyingfearless.com

 

[sonogal]

Great book:

"This is your captain speaking" by Ray Stark
Flight Training for Passengers

Take it with you onboard.

 

[dburg30]

Cool, I will pass these links and the book on to those that need it

 

[Luckymommyx2]

On previous flights, I've printed out sections from several of the sites mentioned then highlight sections that help me out. It really does help, IMO!

 

[sonogal]

Oh...... also a little Lorazepam goes a long way.

 

[jlewisinsyr]

Oh...... also a little Lorazepam goes a long way.

I would recommend anyone who is a nervous flyer, especially one who doesn't fly often to avoid any sort of medication/drugs (this includes alcohol) to help ease their comfort. If there was an emergency or a situation that required their attention, drugs and medication would make an unfamiliar situation even worst.

I am all for tough love and direct understanding of ones fear and the websites others have mentioned really go a long way in addressing the fear at face value and addressing it logically and soundly.

 

[cg1200]

There is also a Flying Without Fear iPhone/iTouch app released by Virgin Atlantic that covers a lot of this material. It has a bunch of explanations, a few videos and even some relaxation exercises to get through panic attacks. I found it marginally useful though not spectacular.