Flying with Confidence: The Proven Programme to Fix Your Flying Fears Paperback – International Edition, April 1, 2014

This book is entertaining and interesting as well as helpful.Having the pilot explain how the plane works throughout the whole flight was really good for me. I was always a bit paranoid in turbulence with thoughts of "what if with all the up and downs we lose a wing?". Another thought that came up regardless of the weather was," what if the engine sets on fire?"Now I know the first one will not happen because the plane can take any turbulence that comes its way and then some. And for the second one that the engine itself has a system there to handle a fire on it (and that it has never been a problem in a Rolls Royce engine ever!). Plus the plane can do just fine with just the one. I heard that before, but it's better when you hear it from the professionals :-).The book explains the stages of flight as well as what can be expected, it also talks about the fears people have and explains why those are not a real problem. And it also talks about the training for pilots and other people involved. I used to worry that I was not in control of the plane. Now I don't have to because the people in control deserve to be in control!The second part of the book talks about how to deal with your fear if it comes up even after reading the first part. I have read a few books on anxiety and I have to say, I may as well just read this one. It relates specifically to the fear of flying but you can apply it to any type of fear.If you want to feel better about flying, this book if going to help. Even if you don't have a problem with flying, it makes for an interesting read.

I had developed a crippling fear of flying in my late 20s, and this book completely changed my life.I spent years avoiding flying, either missing out on important business or personal travels, or driving truly ridiculous distances for things. Despite really very much needing to travel for work, I spent almost four years being unable to get on an airplane. The tolls this took on both my career and my self-esteem were severe. I just could not overcome this.So one day I decided to look into clinics that might be able to help. There was one run by the authors of this book, but it was a bit pricey and I was worried it wouldn't be effective -- so when I saw they had the same class in book form, I figured I'd read the book first. It honestly was pretty disappointing. The part about how planes work was full of things that I already knew (what are those noises, how safe air travel is, etc). The part about phobias and anxiety was also full of things that I already knew (relaxation techniques, how the brain works, etc). I finished the book late one evening and went to bed really sad that this was not going to be the cure I had hoped for, as none of this information seemed to be all novel nor helpful.I woke up the next morning and the phobia was just.. gone. I booked a short flight that same day just to test whether it was indeed gone -- and went to the airport, got on the plane, flew to Boston, grabbed a newspaper to prove I had been there, got back on the same plane, and flew back home. I literally cried tears of joy the entire trip. I have since flown 100+ times with no issues or anxieties.I gave this book to a friend who had been unable to fly for ten years, and he flew to Malaysia shortly after he finished the book.I don't know what sort of subliminal messaging or magic the authors managed to sprinkle in here to make this work, but I am forever in their debt.

I loved the book, and felt that the flying section explain lots of things that bother me when I fly. However, I wish there was a section on crashes as well. I'm sure that the authors don't want to scare their readers, and for that reason, avoid the topic. However, I think most nervous flyers remember seeing plane crashes in the news, and often imagine these when we fly. The book often states that flying is extremely safe(and I think that's true). But we also know that things sometimes go wrong, and I would love to have a pilot's perspective on why.I would still recommend the book to any nervous flyers, as it taught me a lot of valuable information!

After a couple of unpleasant experiences in the air, I had become a very nervous flyer who was seriously debating skipping out on an important life event just so I didn't have to get on a plane. Determined to make my appointment, I took to the internet and found this book.While it isn't a cure-all, as it shouldn't be, it helped immensely. Learning about different types of turbulence and how/why/when it happens in helped get me through all of the little bumps and ups and downs of our trip, and the psychology portion helped me to better understand how/why my fear developed and how to react when I felt myself starting to worry. I was also very fortunate to have flown with a reputable airline with awesome, personable flight clews that took great care of everyone in the air.If you're struggling and ready and willing to help yourself, please read this book.

I have always avoided flying, the very thought of it would start my stomach churning and I would break out in a sweat. My partner recently expressed a desire to go on a foreign holiday...turmoil was the only word to describe it. I couldn't sleep, couldn't think straight, I was shaking and upset- before it was even booked! I bought this book but wasn't holding out much hope. I read it in the space of a day, and it helped immensely, I honestly could not believe it. Immediately my nerves were gone and I felt much better about flying. I plan to read the book a few more times before the holiday, but it certainly helped with the panic in the interim! If you're looking at this book in desperation as I was, then you've come this far so just buy it. It's worth it for the extra help with settling the nervousness!

Helpful in ways well beyond air travel. Helped me regain confidence and provided a lot of great knowledge about how planes work and the safety of air travel.

I had to take an 8 hour flight and was desperate to calm my anxiety… this book gave excellent strategies to deal with my phobia of turbulence and the anticipation I always felt before boarding. I can’t believe that when the turbulence hit, I actually felt completely comfortable. Definitely give it a try if you have a fear of flying!

Really informative, helpul well lay out.

Avevo già letto altri libri del genere ma questo mi ha aiutato molto. Subito dopo averlo terminato ho affrontato un viaggio in aereo molto più rilassata rispetto ai soliti voli accompagnati da attacchi di panico....lo consiglio!

i will tell you more when i use it later but it looks like it will help quite well and i will be very happy when it does it as i have feared flying since a young child and i am 72 years old now thanks heaps. sandy henri

The book consists of two parts, one is a very detailed description of what happens during the flight written by an airline captain. This part is really a great read as the author describes all the procedures at the airport, on the plane, during the flight, how pilots are trained etc. The second part was written by a psychologist, is quite easy to read and makes you understand the processes in your body which causes anxiety and how to handle these situations. I recommend this book.