{"id":9228,"date":"2023-08-14T21:17:32","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T13:17:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/?p=9228"},"modified":"2023-08-19T13:51:55","modified_gmt":"2023-08-19T05:51:55","slug":"the-fear-of-flying-how-to-overcome-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/the-fear-of-flying-how-to-overcome-it\/","title":{"rendered":"The Fear of Flying – How to Overcome it"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Overcoming the Fear of Flying in Light Aircraft: A Guide for the Concerned Spouse<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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First and foremost, it is important that the pilot acknowledge his passengers feelings and concerns about flying, especially in light aircraft. Fear is a natural human emotion, and it’s not uncommon for individuals to have apprehensions about taking to the skies in smaller planes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I first started flying with my husband I was extremely nervous. Although we had flown a lot, it had always been in much larger aircraft. It was the first time I had flown in a light plane. Also going through my head were the thoughts that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. My husband built this plane in our shed, in the backyard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. He had only recently obtained his license to fly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The huge ‘EXPERIMENTAL’ sign just behind the seats was not reassuring at all.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    BUT:<\/strong> My husband is a LAME with over 40 years of experience. He was super meticulous with every part of the plane he built. He knew what he was doing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Research now shows that flying is an incredibly safe form of travel<\/a><\/strong> – you are more at risk while driving to the airport or eating airplane food! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We hope the insights provided here can help you navigate and potentially overcome these fears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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