Having a fear, anxiety or nervousness about something new is normal, healthy and a way to avoid getting yourself into a bad situation. Sometimes, without our understanding why, fears become overwhelming, prohibiting and even restricting. For many people, simply being able to fly without fear is something they long for without knowing how to achieve.
The reality is you can fly without fear if you are willing to learn about the aviation industry. Fear of flying is often based on a lack of understanding, coupled with misinformation and a healthy dose of natural, and very normal, self-protective instincts.
The Normal Factor
After all, how normal is it to get into a large metal object to go hurtling through the atmosphere tens of thousands of feet above the ground at speeds in excess of 500 miles per hour?
The key to learning to fly without fear is to recognize that while it may not be part of our “normal” experience, it is a very safe and convenient way to get from Point A to Point B.
After all, getting into a little metal box on rubber tires and driving down the road at 70 miles an hour wouldn’t be normal for our ancestors, but we are comfortable with it today.
The Necessary Traveler
For anyone who is required to travel as part of their job description, being able to fly without fear is critical. You don’t want to show up at a business meeting emotionally drained and exhausted; you want to show up confident, professional and in control.
Even for the casual traveler learning to fly without fear allows you the freedom to take vacations, go to your family events and weddings and even enjoy visiting old friends. These may be activities you avoid or dread because of your current anxiety.
When fear of flying is holding you back, you are giving up opportunities in your career and you are missing out on the wonderful things in your life. This type of fear can be overcome, and flying can become a very comfortable activity.
The key to learning to be able to fly without fear is to understand the reality of the safety, protection and care built into this mode of transportation. By learning through an online training and direct, one-on-one conversations with pilots you can learn to be comfortable getting on the plane and actually enjoying the flight to your destination.
