Fly Without Fear

Do you have a deep-rooted fear of flying, or would you simply like to be more relaxed when you get on a plane? In this informative and accessible guide, veteran airline pilot Captain Keith Godfrey and psychologist Dr Alison Smith welcome you aboard and take you through everything from take-off to touchdown, helping you to feel more confident and at ease when journeying by air. Many of the questions that trouble nervous flyers are addressed; for example: • What is turbulence? • Why are there so many unusual noises during a flight, and what are they? • How does an aircraft stay in the air? • What happens if an engine fails? • How effective are air traffic controllers?