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Thursday, February 26
TURKISH CRASH AT AMSTERDAM
by
Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW
on Thu 26 Feb 2009 01:36 PM EST
Tuesday, February 24
Genetics, Nurture, And Sensitivity The Stress
by
Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW
on Tue 24 Feb 2009 08:23 PM EST
Tuesday, February 17
SULLENBERGER ON SAFETY; TRAUMATIZING YOURSELF VIA THE MEDIA
by
Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW
on Tue 17 Feb 2009 08:22 PM EST
Friday, February 13
BUFFALO ACCIDENT
by
Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW
on Fri 13 Feb 2009 12:25 PM EST
Comments As A Result Of The Buffalo Accident
There is nothing yet to suggest the cause of this accident. ... more »
Wednesday, February 11
NOT PASSING FEAR OF FLYING TO KIDS
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Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW
on Wed 11 Feb 2009 11:17 AM EST
"I Don't Want To Pass It On To My Kids; I Don't Want Them To See Me Afraid."
When presented ... more »
Tuesday, February 3
DELTA REJOINS SAFETY PROGRAM
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Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW
on Tue 03 Feb 2009 06:55 PM EST
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Delta Rejoins Safety Program
Delta has rejoined the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) which it opted out of in 2006. The program, which has a proven safety record, gives pilots, mechanics, flight attendants and dispatchers immunity in connection with their reporting a situation that compromises safety.
The plan recognized that few individuals will make a report unless there is immunity. Immunity is needed because the party causing a safety compromise may attempt to shift blame to the person making the report, and, in complex cases, every party involved may be at fault in one way or another.
Delta sought to circumvent the immunity provision by conducting a separate investigation, which rendered the safety plan useless.
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Flew Better With SOAR Than With Meds
I got an email a few days ago from a client who said, lacking full confidence, he took meds prescribed by his doctor. He had a very difficult flight when it became turbulent. On the return flight, he mistakenly placed the medication in a bag he checked. He did much better on the flight without the medication, even though the turbulence was worse.
It is easier to have more confidence in something outside yourself - a medication - than confidence in what you have built inside. I think the reason for that is simple: you can see what is outside, and thus it is more real than what you have inside, which is invisible.
Research shows that meds - when given along with a placebo, and when the people didn't know which they were given - did not do as well as those given a placebo. I think it demonstrates how important it is to keep the mind as sharp as possible, so as not to let what is in the mind get easily mistaken for reality - when it is only imagination, particularly fear-driven imagination.
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From The President Of A Major Corporation
Hello Captain Tom!
I just wanted to let you know that, much like most of your students, I am a recovered fearful and anxious flyer. I know I told you before, but I thought that my phobia was so extreme that I would never fly. I wouldn't even talk about flying.
I took your course and after one slightly anxious flight (mainly because I didn't think the course would work) I am excited to say that I am a full fledged frequent flyer.
We recently returned from LA (from O'Hare) and now we're flying to Arizona in January, back to LA in March and then off to Hawaii in April - and I can't wait for each flight. I love it! I am actually seriously considering getting my private pilot's license.
Anyway, thank you again! I really appreciate your patience, your unique and effective program and just everything... I'm free! ==========
Success After 8 Long Years
Hi Capt. Tom, Well I have had my first flight after almost 8years. The days before our trip I reread the materials that I found helpful from the SOAR Library, and reviewed my DVD's each evening. I felt very calm the night before and slept well. That morning again I felt very calm and in control of the day ahead of me. I really didn't think I would feel so calm considering past experiences.
I kept telling myself "Experience it for what it is." "Add nothing and take nothing away."
Just before boarding we asked if there were any first class upgrades left and we lucked out with 2 available seats. Our flight out to Vegas was smooth as can be and flawless. I even managed to sleep a little. I was so happy I can't begin to tell you the freedom I felt. "Success after 8 long years".
Our flight home had a few glitches that I thought were going to get me worked up but I managed to keep composed. I was delayed 2 hours due to a closed runway in Vegas. I had pre-selected the bulkhead in July when I purchased my tickets and when we got to the gate they said that we couldn't sit there. I wasn't happy about that but still kept calm.
The flight itself was smooth going until the last 20 minutes we hit pretty rough turbulence. I could feel my heart start to beat fast but managed to get through it with slight discomfort.
Tom, the tools in this program were such a help to me and all the info that you provide are what helped me make this huge step. I will continue to follow up to enhance my skills to overcome my fear. Thank You so much for the emails and helping me to get started in the program. Sincerely, ==========
I Truly Enjoy The Flights Now!
Dear Capt Tom,
Just a huge 'thank you' for your program. After a very turbulent flight out of Denver in the late 90's, I was afraid to fly. I did go up again a few times but then 9/11 put me back another few years. I used to be a trip director and loved to travel so I committed myself to learning to be comfortable again and your program helped immensely. I have been to Dallas, Chicago and LA and Palm Springs more times than I can count and I truly enjoy the flights now! I still touch the plane to feel its strength, meet the pilot and then sit back and relax knowing I am safer than anywhere in the world. I look forward to our trip to Europe this summer! Thank you again. ==========
SOAR Will Work For You
SOAR was established in 1982 because no programs existed that could help people with moderate to severe difficulties. Even today, no other program offers help that is effective except for mild difficulties. No matter how difficult flying is for you, we can help.
Or Enroll Right Now And Get This Over With
You will feel better as soon as you make the decision.
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Unsure Which To Choose If you are unsure which is best for you, please call me at 877 332-7359 so we can talk it over. You will feel better as soon as you decide to act. We are always here to help. As you go through the program, call or email whenever you have a question or a concern.
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Don't Miss Patrick's Column This Week
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Todd Curtis Interview On The Hudson River Landing
This is an audio recording of an interview with Dr. Todd Curtis, PhD., former Boeing engineer who studied bird strikes click here.
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Here Is A Great Video
It shows you all the air traffic in the world, over a twenty-four hour period.
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Less Stressed People Have Less Dementia
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