After nearly a year of prodding and poking, we’ve been able to get back on a real airplane for our “Plane Truth” class — also known as Cleared for Takeoff 102 (CFT 102). Getting the chance to crawl all over an airplane sitting at the terminal has been hugely popular in the past. Changes in airport security caused an interruption in our “behind the scenes” opportunity for people to slowly engage their fears and ask questions in the environment that often first triggers their anxiety. For more information about the upcoming CFT 102 Class, read the first of two new articles below.
CFT 102 – The Plane Truth Returns
Fear of flying sucks. But if you’re afraid to fly, you already knew that! That phrase expresses the feelings of countless emails I receive from fearful flyers including one just today from a fearful flyer who is flying in a couple months and contacted me asking for help:
“[I’m]…desperate to overcome my fear of flying. I fly, but only with the help of alcohol and anti-anxiety tablets…I’m wanting desperately to get past this after many, many years…”
Many fearful flyers have an accompanying fear of being closed in (claustrophobia). And those who don’t nonetheless have many questions and concerns about the sights, sounds, and sensations on a routine flight. Holding class on a static airplane with help from a few of my pilot friends to operate some of the systems is an extraordinary opportunity for a fearful flyer to get an edge on his/her anxiety.
Not only does CFT 102, The Plane Truth, get us back onto the airplane, but it also represents a new, coordinated effort to systematically get the really serious fearful flyer back into the air. I’ve combined CFT 101 (The Basic Class), CFT 102 (The Plane Truth) and CFT 201 (The Advanced Class) into a structured three-part series over three months to provide a natural flow to help overcome anyone’s fear of flying.
And what if you don’t live in the Phoenix area? We have future plans to offer similar classes in other metropolitan areas of the continental US. For now, the new www.FearlessFlight.com will offer the same great classes and other resources online regardless of your location. That includes Home Study, Online Clasess, Podcast Membership, and One-to-One and Group Coaching with Capt Ron.
NEXT CFT-102 CLASS (The Plane Truth)
| Date/Time | Class |
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May 19 2012 12:00am - 12:00am |
Cleared For Takeoff 102 Terminal 4 at Sky Harbor International, Phoenix AZ |
The Mission
Flying is my passion ever since I was a small boy. I’ve discovered so many fear the very thing I love, I vowed that my mission is to change the way people experience flying.
How we can help!
We offer fearful flyers education, coping strategies, tools, and techniques to help them change the way they experience flying.
Overcome your Fears
Using the tools we provide, you can comfortably and confidently board your next flight, knowing you will be able to handle the overwhelming anxiety and fear.
