SOAR Fear of Flying Weblog

Wednesday, May 31

ILLUSION OF SAFETY THROUGH ILLUSION OF CONTROL; COURSE CHANGES EVERYTHING

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 31 May 2006 10:26 PM EDT

Illusion Of Safety Though Illusion Of Control

It comes down to this. When we are born, HALF of the emotional ... more »

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Wednesday, May 17

THE MAGIC DOESN'T DISAPPEAR; CRJ-200 PROBLEM; WHEN NO ONE TO TRUST

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 17 May 2006 01:00 AM EDT

The Magic Doesn't Disappear

Hi Captain Bunn,

I've completed the first of two coast-to-coast, non-stop flights in less than 3 ... more »

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Tuesday, May 9

5-HTT GENE; PATRICK'S SALON BLOG; ADVANCED HELP FOR FLYING

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Tue 09 May 2006 10:59 AM EDT

The 5-HTT Gene

If you have been reading this newsletter for a while, you may be familiar with the idea ... more »

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Thursday, May 4

ARMENIAN NATIONAL AIRLINE, ARMAVIA, CRASH OFF RUSSIAN BLACK SEA COAST

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Thu 04 May 2006 11:39 AM EDT

It is amazing what governments do through outright lies to smoke screen the facts from public view.

On July 1, ... more »

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Wednesday, May 3

FIRST FLIGHT IN 13 YEARS

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 03 May 2006 03:38 AM EDT

This Week's Hopefully Inspirational Email

Dear Tom,

I just returned from taking my first flight in at least 13 years. ... more »

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Wednesday, April 26

UNITED 93; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE; TURBULENCE

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 26 Apr 2006 01:00 AM EDT

The New Movie: United 93

After 9/11, I volunteered to work at UAL with employees for a few days.

Even ... more »

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Monday, April 24

ANTICIPATORY ANXIETY

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Mon 24 Apr 2006 06:24 PM EDT

Anticipatory Anxiety

This special newsletter is about anticipatory anxiety. We broke the code of flight anxiety years ago. For years ... more »

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Thursday, April 20

FIRST FLIGHT IN OVER 25 YEARS; SO WELL WORTH IT

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Thu 20 Apr 2006 01:07 AM EDT

First Flight In Over Twenty-Five Years

Hi Capt. Bunn:

I had to write and thank you for the telephone support ... more »

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Wednesday, April 12

APRIL TELECOACHING; ITALY TRIP REPORT; USA TODAY

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 12 Apr 2006 02:00 AM EDT

Last Call For the April Telecoaching With Capt Tom

On Monday April 17th, you can be connected with me - ... more »

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Wednesday, April 5

GREAT RESULTS FROM THE SOAR COURSE; SHOULD FIRST FLIGHT BE SHORT?

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 05 Apr 2006 03:00 AM EDT

WOW (POSTED ON THE MESSAGE BOARD)

WOW-- I made it !!!!! Not only made it--actually enjoyed my flights !!!
That ... more »

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Tuesday, April 4

TELECONFERENCE ON FEAR OF FLYING

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Tue 04 Apr 2006 11:14 PM EDT

Telecoaching With Capt Tom

I'm starting something completely new. I hope you will be part of it.

There will be monthly live Telecoaching Forums - led by me - aimed
at complete success with flying.

I want members to achieve automatic control of anxiety, and to have

freedom from both panic and fear of panic.

These telephone conferences are for members only. However, the first

month's membership is on a trial basis; if you cancel, you owe nothing.

The First Telecoaching Forum Is April 17th

On Monday April 17th, you will be connected with me - and the other

Telecoaching Group members - on a conference call at 9:00 PM Eastern
time.

How To Get Started

Join telecoaching now! I will email you instructions on how to connect
to the conference call. I will also send you instructions on how to submit
questions or topics you want covered.

Get Support From People Who Understand And Who Care

No need to deal with this all alone. Benefit from continued connections

with the group and with me. Stay connected with people who know how

you feel, who care about you, and who support your success 100%.

Plus Weekly 'Continued Connections' Podcasts

In addition, I will send you 'Continued Connections' - a weekly audio

program on ADVANCED HELP for flying - which plays on your computer

(or iPod). These are delivered automatically to you.

First Month Free - no risk to you

Try it for one month.

Get the weekly audio programs
Attend the monthly teleconference
If you don't want to continue, just cancel: no charge at all.

Telecoaching Group Membership is $9.95 a month.
(10% less with yearly subscription)

Your First Download Is Waiting For You

Sign up now. Your first weekly 'Continued Connections' download

is waiting for you to enjoy! It's definitely not to be missed! It is about

understanding, and dealing with, anticipatory anxiety.

Every week, you'll receive a new 'Continued Connections' download.

Join telecoaching now! Don't let flying control you. Please join me
beginning with the first group teleconference.

Questions? Call me between 10 AM and 7 PM Eastern time. Or email
me at: tom@fearofflying.com

Yours truly,

Capt. Tom

(877) 332-7359 toll free in the U.S. and Canada

(203) 258-4803

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Sunday, April 2

IN-DEPTH RADIO SHOW ON FEAR OF FLYING AND FLIGHT ANXIETY

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Sun 02 Apr 2006 08:24 PM EDT

Usually when doing a radio or television appearance, only a few minutes is available and it becomes a game of ... more »

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Wednesday, March 29

WORLDTALKRADIO; FIRST FLIGHT IN FIFTY YEARS; YOUR OWN PILOT

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 29 Mar 2006 01:00 AM EST

CALL-IN RADIO SHOW THIS THURSDAY AT 9:00 PM EASTERN

At http://www.worldtalkradio.com/ this Thursday at 9:00 PM Eastern time
I'll be ... more »

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Wednesday, March 22

USA TODAY ARTICLE; COGNITIVE DISSONANCE ABOUT FLYING

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 22 Mar 2006 09:11 AM EST

FIRST, TUESDAY'S USATODAY ARTICLE ON
FLIGHT ANXIETY BY GARY STOLLER

When Gary asked for volunteers to be interviewed for this ... more »

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Wednesday, March 15

A LIFE-CHANGING HOUR; VULNERABILITY TO ANXIETY AND PANIC

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 15 Mar 2006 09:00 PM EST

STARTING SOON - MONTHLY TELECONFERENCES ON
OVERCOMING FLIGHT ANXIETY

I'll be sending you an email shortly about this new development. ... more »

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Wednesday, March 8

ERASING A BAD FLIGHT - THE SPOTLESS MIND

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 08 Mar 2006 08:38 PM EST

ERASURE

There is a movie starring Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey called 'Eternal
Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'. It is ... more »

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Wednesday, March 1

HIGH ANXIETY AND PANIC WITH NO CONSCIOUS IMAGERY

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 01 Mar 2006 08:37 PM EST

CAN A PERSON HAVE HIGH ANXIETY - OR PANIC - AND
HAVE NO CONSCIOUS IMAGES?

In the use of the ... more »

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Friday, February 24

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS? ASK AL

by Al the DC-10 Flight Engineer on Fri 24 Feb 2006 02:34 PM EST

For those of you out there that might like some technical questions answered or concerns addressed from my perspective regarding ... more »

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Wednesday, February 22

COMPULSIVE CHECKING; MEDS AND FLYING; AT THE AIRPORT

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 22 Feb 2006 01:00 AM EST

CONTROLLING AWARENESS

Last week, someone emailed about how he compulsively must check
and recheck things.

This may be a fear ... more »

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Wednesday, February 15

PILOT BOREDOM, PASSENGER TERROR; PHI BETA KAPPA FLIGHT ANXIETY

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 15 Feb 2006 01:00 PM EST

IT'S CHAT NIGHT, SO THIS MUST BE WEDNESDAY . . .

It's great to find out you are not the ... more »

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Wednesday, February 8

PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT WITHIN THE PERSON

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 08 Feb 2006 01:00 AM EST

SUPPORT: "BESIDE" IS GOOD, "INSIDE" IS BETTER

Someone emailed saying they were doing great and the only better
thing would ... more »

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Wednesday, February 1

SOUTHWEST ACCIDENT REVIEWED; AIRPORT SECURITY; PSYCHOLOGY OF ANXIETY

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 01 Feb 2006 04:58 PM EST

IT'S WEDNESDAY, SO THE CHAT IS TONIGHT

9 PM until 11 PM Eastern time.

Want to join us? Go to:

... more »

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Saturday, January 28

Southwest Accident at Midway Airport In Chicago

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Sat 28 Jan 2006 01:50 PM EST

Today, articles appeared about the Southwest accident at Chicago's
Midway Airport which were confusing. Let's clear the confusion up.
The ... more »

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Wednesday, January 25

TURBULENCE, WHAT WORKS, PRICE, AND PATRICK'S "ASK THE PILOT" SALON BLOG

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 25 Jan 2006 03:15 PM EST

IT'S WEDNESDAY, SO THE CHAT IS TONIGHT

9 PM until 11 PM Eastern time.

Want to join us? Go to:

... more »

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Wednesday, January 18

THE STRENGTHENING EXERCISE; CONTROL AS THE ANSWER; MEDIA AS THE PROBLEM

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 18 Jan 2006 03:16 PM EST

A LITTLE NERVOUS DURING TAKEOFF, BUT NOTHING LIKE BEFORE

Hi Tom,

I've been meaning to email you for a while ... more »

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Wednesday, January 11

HOW WE REGULATE EMOTIONS; IF I GET ON THE PLANE IT WILL CRASH

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 11 Jan 2006 02:22 PM EST

WE CAN FEEL WHAT ANOTHER FEELS

The autonomic nervous system has two parts: one that revs us up
when facing ... more »

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Friday, January 6

Dear Abby

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Fri 06 Jan 2006 04:53 PM EST

DEAR ABBY: I have been happily married for five years to a wonderful man I met on the Internet. He ... more »

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Wednesday, January 4

FEAR OF FLYING CHAT; RESOLVING TO BEAT THE PROBLEM; DO WINGS FALL OFF?

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 04 Jan 2006 04:37 PM EST

IT'S WEDNESDAY - HAVE YOU TRIED THE CHAT YET?

Every Wednesday night, from 9 PM until 11 PM Eastern time, ... more »

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Wednesday, December 28

ANXIETY THE DOOMED PLANE WILL BE YOURS; FLIGHT SIMULATOR

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 28 Dec 2005 01:00 AM EST

DEALING WITH ANXIETY OF YOUR PLANE BEING THE ONE IN
TEN MILLION THAT DOES CRASH

When we judge things rationally, ... more »

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Wednesday, December 21

DE-ICING; FLYING FOR THE FIRST TIME; SKEPTICAL THAT ANYTHING CAN WORK

by Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW on Wed 21 Dec 2005 10:45 PM EST

FIRST, IF HOLIDAY FLIGHT ANXIETY HITS, EVEN AT THE LAST
MINUTE, CALL 877 332-7359 OR 203 258-4803

If you call ... more »

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