TWO MILLION PER DAY

On Christmas Even, the New York Times ran an op ed piece by
author and airline pilot Patrick Smith.

Patrick noted that - though most holiday travelers approach flight
with trepidation - the airlines will transport TWO MILLION PEOPLE
PER DAY in near-absolute safety for just pennies per mile.

He wrote, “The past three years have been the safest in civil
aviation history, with the last serious accident in North America
occurring in November 2001. Combined, the 15 largest carriers
have more than 14,000 daily departures. Virtually every one of
them arrives without incident.”

Patrick is the author of the book, “Ask The Pilot.” More about his
book next week.

Patrick’s web site is http://www.askthepilot.com

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THOUGH SAFE IN THE AIR, ON THE GROUND, NATURE HAS
PRODUCED GREAT TRAGEDY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

If you want to help victims of the tsunami in Asia, a list of relief
organizations can be found here:

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/28/international/28aidbox.html?oref=login&ex=1105250399

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ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER “COMMUNITY” WE ARE ALL PART OF

Dear Tom

I have been reading your Newsletter for almost 2 years now.
I want to thank you for your free e-mails. I have never
purchased anything, but I have benefited from reading your
dvice and stories, and yes, even your jokes.

However, now that my husband and I just started our own
Travel Agency, I do not think it would be good business
practice to say: sorry, I've never been there or anywhere
for that matter because I'm afraid to fly!

In retrospect, the DVD's would have saved me the anxieties
and mistake of attempting 'self cure'. It really is like the
psychiatric patient trying to cure herself. I plan to invest
in counseling and the DVD's for my upcoming travels and
stop breaking my husband's fingers on take-off and landing.
It would be nice to depart for the airport for our dream
vacations without my stomach in upheaval, my hands shaking,
and a pharmacy of cures in my bag.

Our best friend wants to go to Tahiti which will require 6 hours
over ocean. I think I am finally ready.

I did not want to spend the money on the DVD course and
considering that we were spending $2000- $3000 per vacation,
it seems illogical not to make the investment, especially since
vacation memories often begin and end at the airport.

Thank you for all your effort in putting together this e-newsletter,

Sincerely,

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Tom,

I just love your newsletter! I took your course over 4 years
ago and it has changed my life. I always flew, but was always
very nervous. This past summer I was traveling for work
and flew over twenty times and now, thanks to you and
your incredible program, there is no fear.

Thanks so much!

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CELEBRATION

New Year's is almost here, and I know many of you feel
the same as I do to know Lisa Hauptner, who is my partner
in this effort to help everyone fly comfortably and confidently.

For those who don't know Lisa, she took the original SOAR
Course years ago and was so overjoyed to have the whole
world open up to her that she left her management job at
Citicorp to run SOAR, Inc.

Lisa knows flying problems from both sides, as a terrified
flier and as someone who knows if she can beat it, anyone
can. And, when you talk with her, you begin to have hope
that you can, too.

So if you want to think of New Year's Resolutions and
making 2005 the year the whole world opens up to you,
too, the person who can help you believe in that possibility is Lisa.

You can reach her toll free at 800 332-7359.

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IMMEDIATE HELP IS AVAILABLE, EVEN AT THE LAST MINUTE

Capt. Tom Bunn MSW LCSW is both an airline captain and
a licensed
therapist. Call (877) 332-7359 or (203) 258-4803

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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE SOAR PROGRAM BUT MONEY
IS HOLDING YOU BACK.

Payments can be spread out over several months.
Contact Lisa at (800) 332-7359 or (914) 763-9603
or email Lisa@fearofflying.com

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ARE YOU GETTING A NEW EMAIL ADDRESS?

If so, please email me so the newsletter keeps reaching you.
Please send old and new address to:

tom@fearofflying.com

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MESSAGE BOARD ON FEAR OF FLYING

Got to www.fearofflying.com and click on the
'message board' button.

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TO GET STARTED ON BEATING FEAR OF FLYING

To order any part of the SOAR Course or the
Full Guaranteed SOAR Program, go to

http://www.fearofflyingvideos.com/store_content.htm

Or call Lisa at (800) 332-7359 or (914) 763-9603 if
outside the toll free area (US and Canada).