Anxiety and Flying 

If you've ever had any questions or concerns about flying and fear, you might find some of the following articles useful. Many of the most common questions I'm asked concern a pilot's fear. This may be fear of turbulence, fear of in-flight emergencies, fear of stalls and so on. Often, there's a logical and rational way to deal with these fears. The following articles might help you better understanding your flying fears and how to manage them.

Mere Fear: If you're experiencing fear while flying an airplane you might want to read this article. It may help you turn fear into an ally instead of it being perceived as an intruder that robs you of the joy offered by flying.

Why We Make Excuses Not to Fly: If you've ever felt yourself making excuses not to fly an airplane, you must read this article. Many pilot have stopped flying because of the appearance of an anxiety that is quite normal. Find out why you're not alone in feeling this way.

Is Flying Dangerous?: Here's a counter to one of aviation's biggest misconceptions regarding the danger of flying small airplanes.

Lies, Big Lies and Statistics: We often hear about how statistically unsafe small airplanes are so here's another way to think about this issue.

Pilot Demons: Learn about how to control your pilot demons

Question and Answer Page on Flying and Anxiety

 

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