The Fearless Flyer: How to Fly in Comfort and Without Trepidation [Paperback]

Cherry Hartman (Author), Julie Sheldon Huffaker (Author), Nancy Coffelt (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1995

The first and only practical guide available to overcoming the fear of flying deals with every aspect of physical and emotional well-being during flight, from reducing anxiety to avoiding delays to overcoming jet lag. Simultaneous. IP.

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The how-to universe is rife with approaches to overcoming the fear of flying. Hartman and Huffaker begin with an examination of the underlying anxieties that trigger that fear. Writing in a bright, even chatty manner, they reccomend understanding the factors that contribute to the fear, self-help techniques for relaxation and rest, and proven strategies for maximizing the flier's comfort when choosing what to eat and where to sit on the plane. Their tips about luggage management, dealing with "difficult passengers," and passengers' rights are also helpful, and the sections about flying with children and children flying alone contain important information for parents. If followed, their suggestions may make flying a better experience even for experienced fliers, who will profit from tips about navigating security checkpoints with computers, maintaining correct posture to prevent backaches, and avoiding jet lag. Highly readable and well organized, this is a dandy little travel adviser. Mike Tribby --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: The Eighth Mountain Press; First Edition edition (May 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0933377339
• ISBN-13: 978-0933377332
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,836,490 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars General knowledge about flying, April 1, 1999

By 

Scott Rose "Computer Geek" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Fearless Flyer: How to Fly in Comfort and Without Trepidation (Paperback)

This book provides general knowledge and information about flying, but is not really designed for someone who is AFRAID of flying. It discusses booking tickets, booking special meals, bringing carry-on luggage, yet only briefly covers things which makes flyers nervous in the air. The title is therefore misleading. Good general information about air travel, but not for a fearful flyer.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars More like "Flying for Dummies", March 12, 2002

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David J. Gannon (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Fearless Flyer: How to Fly in Comfort and Without Trepidation (Paperback)

If you have never flown, haven't flown for years, or haven't flown much but circumstances dictate you will fly a lot in the future, this is a good book to read. It contains a lot of very basic-yet useful-information for the novice flyer. There's a lot of info about basic rules for luggage, clearing security, where to fly on planes, handling general flying SNAFU's and hassles and so on.

What there isn't a lot of is useful information about dealing with the "fear of flying" syndrome. If you have mild anxiety due to unfamiliarity or uncertainty about the overall experience, this book is helpful. If you fear is more along the lines of a phobia, this book is useless.

From a general information standpoint the book deserves more than 2 stars, but the title is so misleading I had to dock it stars, mainly because I think a lot of people are buying this for information it just doesn't contain. Flying for Dummies or What You Need to Know About Flying A to Z would have been more honest, accurate title choices.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Making Peace with Planes and Fear of Flying, December 19, 2001

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Maureen Michelson "NewSage Press Publisher" (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Fearless Flyer: How to Fly in Comfort and Without Trepidation (Paperback)

I am one of those people who had a dread of flying my whole life. I did it, but I hated it, and it took a lot out of me. Especially after a long flight, I was done in for days. This book was extremely helpful in getting me beyond my fear of flying.

By following the exercises in the book, I have been able to retool my attitude to flying. I do a refresher before each flight. I can now work while traveling on a plane--something that would
have been inconceivable before because I was so fearful and distracted. Now, I can even sleep on a plane--also previously
inconceivable. But even more amazing to me, if I sit by the window I can enjoy looking out at the amazing views of mountains, rivers,
fields, or cities by night.
The quality of my life has been vastly improved by being able to fly without high anxiety since it's difficult to live a normal life and never travel by plane. This book also offers excellent information about choosing seats, how to deal with bothersome seat mates, how not to get dehydrated, etc., all things that I can now
turn my attention to.
This is an excellent book--the best I've found
on the subject. Plus, it's beautifully produced with arty and amusing drawings.