by Alison Smith (Author), Captain Keith Godfrey (Author)
Do you have a deep-rooted fear of flying, or would you simply like to be more relaxed when you get on a plane? In this informative and accessible guide, veteran airline pilot Captain Keith Godfrey and psychologist Dr Alison Smith welcome you aboard and take you through everything from take-off to touchdown, helping you to feel more confident and at ease when journeying by air. Many of the questions that trouble nervous flyers are addressed; for example:
* What is turbulence?
* Why are there so many unusual noises during a flight, and what are they?
* How does an aircraft stay in the air?
* What happens if an engine fails?
* How effective are air traffic controllers?
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Publisher: Summersdale
Published: 10 Jan 2011
ISBN 10: 1849531102
ISBN 13: 9781849531108