Capt Ron’s Blog
…In The Event of an Emergency…
…Put Your Mask on First and then… How many times have you heard that briefing in preparation for past flights? I gave a couple of local TV interviews here in the Phoenix area recently. I'm disappointed by the choice of words used in media reports about the recent...
Air Traffic Controller’s Lapse May Not Be the Only Lapse Needing Review
Last week an Air Traffic Controller admitted falling asleep during his shift. Of course this incident was widely reported in the media. That it would receive such coverage is a given. However, it’s the implications for fearful flyers and the general public that...
Fear of Flying Pill–Myth or Cure?
Chalk up another success story for Fearless Flight! A former fearful flyer named Dana recently contacted Diane Owens for help in her ongoing quest to overcome her fear of flying. After watching a video on the Sky Harbor website about my fear of flying classes, she...
What’s the Big Deal About Takeoff?
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,...
Fear of Turbulence Pilot Announcements
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...
Can Planes Crash from Turbulence?
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...
