COURSES TO HELP CONTROL THE FEAR OF FLYING

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VIRGIN ATLANTIC'S 'FLYING WITHOUT FEAR' COURSE Tel:01423 714900 or visit our website www.flyingwithoutfear.info

Virgin Atlantic's 'Flying Without Fear' course.

Virgin Atlantic: (FWF) 'Flying Without Fear’ programme. Tel: 01423 714900 (lines are open 08:45 - 17:15 (weekdays) or visit www.flyingwithoutfear.info

“Changing peoples lives” The highly acclaimed Virgin Atlantic ‘Flying Without Fear’ programme, set up in November 1997, has helped many thousands of people to overcome their fears of flight, ranging from discomfort at takeoff, to a complete inability to board an aircraft.

The one-day courses are held at London Gatwick, Heathrow, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Southampton, Bournemouth, Dublin, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford and Luton Airports. The ‘Flying Without Fear’ team consists of Virgin Atlantic Captains, cabin crew, consultants and trainers, all who are passionate about helping you to overcome your fears of flight.

Dates of courses Edinburgh 14 September, Southampton 5 October, Gatwick 9th November, Manchester 16 November.

2009. Leeds 11th January, Luton 25th January, Newcastle 8th February, Birmingham 22nd February....

Costs: £199 + VAT with a flight.

The course includes a session regarding aircraft functions, noises and safety to help attendees gain an understanding of how the aircraft operates. David Landau, a well-known psychotherapist, who has made appearances on national TV and radio talks in depth about fears and phobias and teaches the skills to help people learn to control their fears, preparing them for the flight.

Following this, participants have the opportunity to go on a 45 minute flight. The jet aircraft that are used have been chartered specifically for the course. The participants are accompanied on the flight by Virgin Atlantic pilots, cabin crew and ground staff, who can support them and help alleviate any fears.

Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Without Fear programme has a success rate of over 97% and includes free relaxation CD / tape and certificate signed by Sir Richard Branson. Hot food is also served during the day.

Aftercare - After the course, if participants take a flight with Virgin Atlantic, the Virgin Atlantic Special Assistance department will be on hand to help with special requirements tailored specifically to their needs or anxieties regarding the flight. In addition to this there is a ‘Flying Without Fear’ channel available onboard the aircraft, which is narrated by David Landau, who provides a familiar voice to help relax the passenger.

Tailored One-on-One programme - If you would prefer totally individual attention from the ‘Flying Without Fear’ team, there is a tailored 'One-on-One' course available that includes an accompanied flight. (This is the one that many UK celebrities who fear flight opt for.) For more details...... please call +44 (0)1423-714900

AVIATOURS IN CONJUNCTION WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS - FEAR OF FLYING COURSE - Tel: 01252 793250 or visit our website www.aviatours.co.uk

'Fear of Flying Course'

British Airways: (Aviatours) 'Fear of Flying Course'. Tel: 01252 793250 or visit our website www.aviatours.co.uk

Help is available to overcome your fear of flying. Whether you worry about how a plane flies or the feeling of being confined, we can help you overcome your fears.

The courses are run in conjunction with British Airways. Our staff include: pilots, cabin crew or ground staff from British Airways. We have helped over 35,000 people overcome their fear of flying and based on customer feedback we have a 95% success rate.

Dates of courses: Gatwick 28th June, Bristol 5 July, Heathrow 6 September, Manchester 13th September, Birmingham 20 September and Dublin 1 November

Costs: £198 plus VAT. All these courses are very popular, try and book early. (Cost for Dublin course £349)

Action Plan - The largest hurdle in overcoming a fear of flying is confronting your fear and tackling the issues. Our day long courses cover a range of topics and includes a session of relaxation techniques you can use in other circumstances where you feel uncomfortable for example travelling on the tube or in a lift. We have nineteen years of experience and we have seen over thirty five thousand nervous flyers on the course, so you are not alone.

The Flight - The flight on a British Airways jet aircraft lasts 45 minutes. Passengers are accompanied by a team of Psychologists, Pilots and Cabin Crew. One of the pilots will give a running commentary explaining the various phases of flight from the flight deck. This aspect of the course has been found to be very reassuring for nervous passengers and helps them to cope with future flights.

For more information call: 01252 793250 and visit our website www.aviatours.co.uk

www.flyingfear.co.uk

The courses are organised in conjunction with flybe (former British European)

FEAR OF FLYING COURSE
Is your fear of flying limiting the way you travel?

Your Particular Fear
During the day there are plenty of opportunities for one to one discussions with the team members. You can explain your particular fear so that during the presentations we can be tailored to cover specific fears as well as general fears and phobias.

The Short Flight
Following the presentation from the doctor we prepare you for a short flight lasting approximately 30 minutes. Whilst not mandatory, we do recommend you take it up. It is an opportunity for you to put into practice some of the techniques gained from the presentations. The team are with you for support and to explain what is happening during the flight.

Cost: £189 per person. Courses are arranged on a Saturday, by demand, for approximately 25-30 people and last for approximately 6 hours.

Venue: Exeter Airport. Next course date: TBA

Contact: info@flyingfear.co.uk or visit the website www.flyingingfear.co.uk

SIMULATED FLIGHTS - Please see our web site for the ultimate experience and help for overcoming your fear of flying - www.virtualaviation.co.uk

Virtual Aviation offers unique Fear of Flying courses at Heathrow and Gatwick. The Virtual Aviation course is unique because it gives nervous flyers the opportunity to experience and familiarise themselves with all the various sensations of flight in the unthreatening environment of a highly realistic airline simulator, with the reassuring personal attention of two experienced and understanding pilots.A little bit of knowledge can be extremely helpful, and most nervous flyers are keen to experience and understand all the noises and sensations that occur during take-off, climb, cruise, descent and landing. These mysterious sounds and bumps set off alarms bells in the minds of all nervous flyers. In the simulator it is possible to learn what they all mean and become familiar with them so that they can be accepted as ‘normal’, and no longer seen as threatening.

To make a booking, please call 0870 3500767 or email us at: fear@virtualaviation.co.uk

PLEASE CONTACT ALL THE COURSE ORGANISERS TO CHECK ON AVAILABILITIES - Book early to avoid disapointment.

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