Dec 10, 2010 | Capt Rons Blog
It never ceases to amaze me what I learn from fearful flyers. And takeoff has been the source of many insights. I “get” it that many fearful flyers are rattled by the “rockin’ and rollin’” during the takeoff roll down the runway. What surprises me is that for many,...
Dec 1, 2010 | Capt Rons Blog
A fearful flyer sent us this comment about his fear of flying through turbulence: “I wish that pilots would communicate more with the passengers. For example, that they would explain the turbulence and how long it will likely last. Also I often find that when they...
Dec 1, 2010 | Capt Rons Blog
After the recent United Airlines turbulence incident and subsequent news coverage, those with a fear of flying (plus those not afraid to fly!) have been wondering about the wisdom of flying. Especially when flying can lead to turbulence that injured 21 people. A lot...
Nov 21, 2010 | Capt Rons Blog
If you’re approaching the holidays dreading the visit to the folks back home, maybe it’s not your relatives that make you hesitate about the flying. Maybe it’s fear of flying that’s hanging over your head, making you apprehensive about the once-yearly holiday...
Oct 21, 2010 | Capt Rons Blog
If you have a fear of flying, you’ll enjoy travel expert Pauline Frommer’s interview of Capt. Ron on 4/5/09 for syndicated radio station WOR’s The Travel Show. During the five-minute interview, Capt. Ron presents some interesting statistics about fear of flying. He...
