Dubai: Do you sweat, get a churning feeling in your stomach, and start hyperventilating when the plane is about to take off? If so, you may have a fear of flying.
To address the issue of nervous flyers, British Airways will be offering a one-day course that covers all the technical aspects of flying, as well as the psychology and physiology of fear.
During the day, attendees will receive three hours of seminars with a British Airways pilot who will explain how an aircraft flies, pilot training, turbulence, and security.
In addition, a senior manager from air traffic control and leading phobia counsellor will both be on hand to take people through their areas of expertise.
Captain Steve Allright will provide tips on how to conquer your fear of flying, and possibly cure them completely.
Marking the third year in the emirate, British Airways will be hosting its next Flying with Confidence course, led by pilot and trainer Captain Steve Allright, on Saturday October 15 at The Capital Club in Dubai International Financial Centre.
“The fear of flying is more common than people may think and is often fuelled by misinformation about planes. By taking people step by step through the journey, not only can they gain confidence through knowledge, but they will learn how to handle their fear,” said Captain Allright.
Fee
The course runs from 9.30am-3pm at a cost of Dh1,499.
Participants can book their place online at www.flyingwithconfidence.com.
Self Diagnosis
Around 25 per cent of people have at least some fear of flying, while about one in 10 people have a phobia of flying.
If you can answer ‘yes’ to the majority of these questions, you may be suffering with a flying phobia.
- Do you have high levels of anticipatory anxiety prior to a flight?
- Do you experience bodily symptoms prior and during flying, such as hyperventilating, sweating, churning stomach and dizziness?
- Do you avoid flying wherever possible, and if able to only fly under duress?
- Do you picture catastrophic scenes while flying that cause you significant distress?
- Is your fear impacting on your relationships or work due to an inability to attend holidays or meetings?
- Do you worry that you might lose control when flying and spontaneously open the aeroplane door or draw attention to yourself?
Source: Anxiety UK
