Welcome to Virgin Atlantics Flying Without Fear Courses

I am so elated that I no longer have a fear of flying. To my amazement I thoroughly enjoyed the flight. I was sceptical and could not comprehend how my problems could be resolved in one day, as they ranged from fear that the plane would malfunction in some way and ‘fall’ out of the sky, to a fear of heights and claustrophobia.

I had already flown three times before and had spent each flight glued to my seat in the traditional ‘terror grip’ position, unable to get off the first page of the novel I had brought to take my mind off the flight.
I imagined that every noise or jolt was a problem with the airplane and that we could crash at any time. People had suggested that I visit my doctor for some type of drug to help me fly, but I really felt this was the wrong thing to do, as it was merely masking my fear not curing it.

A friend went on a previous FWF course and like me had not flown for 15 years. He passed on the details after giving it a rave review and proved it worked by immediately flying off to Barcelona. His total confidence in your course, combined with the fact that my three children were desperate to fly and visit “sunny not rainy” places motivated me to book my place.

IThe FWF team were very reassuring and friendly and put everyone at ease. No one was made to feel silly. The whole day was good-humoured, relaxed, and professional and you could tell that the staff really wanted you to succeed.

I thought that the two Captains, Dave and Dom, inspired confidence with their presentation and gave clear and honest answers. People always say “flying is safer than driving a car”, but it was never easy to believe that, until I understood how an aeroplane flew and the reasons for all the strange noises and bumps.

As the day progressed, despite feeling my fears of mechanical or pilot failure had been quashed, I still felt apprehensive of getting on the plane due to claustrophobia and if I am honest, a lack of confidence. This is where David Landau’s (psychotherapist) session surpassed my expectations. His ‘input’ left me feeling totally at ease and I could not believe that whilst on my way to the airport I did not feel at all nervous.

Normally I would have been in a state of mild terror by then. Nervousness did not appear in Departures despite a short wait or even at the Boarding Gate; I was amazed to find I was eager to get on with it……….I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Unlike my previous flights I sat in a window seat and looked out, sat in aisle seat and even walked up and down the aisle.

When the aeroplane landed I would happily have gone straight back up again. I’m sure you have a very good idea of the fantastic work you are all doing and from the postcards and letters you receive from past course attendees, but I really would like to thank you all personally for the ‘miracle’ you have performed. I cannot wait to get the family’s passports and set off on what will be the start of many new adventures.
Kim P. Bucks.

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