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What Is The Safest Plane To Fly?
According to Dr. Todd Curtis, Ph.D., the most recent version of the 737 is the safest airliner in the sky. To be specific, that means models -600 through -900 models of the 737.
Todd's statistics, up-to-date through 2008, show these late-model 737s have flown over twenty-three million flights with only two accidents in which there were passenger fatalities. The Airbus A-319, 320, 321 models are a close second, followed by the previous generation of 737s, the Canadair CRJ and the MD80/MD90.
You can see Todd's stats at www.airsafe.com/events/models/rate_mod.htm When you look at them, you will see the term FLE. This is Todd's way of weighting stats based on the seriousness of an accident. For example, an accident in which there were no fatalities should not count against an airline or an airliner as much as an accident in which there were fatalities. He uses FLE and the total number of flights to arrive at an adjusted safety rate. The number you want to look at is the "rate" number. The lowest number means the best safety
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A Cessna Pilot's Fear Of Flying As A Passenger
Though driving is not as safe as flying, there is a feeling of safety that comes from having the wheel in your hands. The same thing is true for some private pilots. Though light planes are not as safe as airliners, private pilots also may not feel safe unless in control. Here's a great story about that.
Hi Capt. Tom:
I always enjoy reading the personal stories sent in by people your course has helped, so I wanted to share a little of my own experience!
I learned to fly a small Cessna before I ever learned to drive. . . . But of course you know the difference between flying a small plane yourself (easy to understand how it works and you're in control yourself) and riding as a passenger on a commercial airliner (where you might not understand how the plane works, exactly, and you're certainly not in control of it). . . . I could still fly a small plane without fear. Which to me proves the irrationality and emotionally-based fear of flying on a modern airliner.
In the last two years, your program has helped me change from a person who was so fearful of flying that I have actually walked away from the gate and rented a car to drive home--from Kansas City to Austin, for example, a few years ago. But thanks to your program, I've been able to fly several times recently--once even changing planes in Phoenix on a flight from Seattle. Two years ago I could never have done that. On the plane, I'm actually able to read a magazine, drink a Coke, chat with my fellow passengers--all without the sweaty hands and constant terror I previously felt. I don't love flying yet but now I can do it and go places I want to without spending the entire time long before and during my trip in fear of my upcoming flight and then the return flight home, spoiling my enjoyment of traveling anywhere.
Personally I consider your program a tremendous bargain at whatever price--you must be proud of being able to help so many people whose lives have been so impacted by fear to overcome such a disabling condition. Thanks!
Thank you for your wonderful program and all your research and concern for the nervous flyer. I can't tell you how wonderful it was to fly without panicky, terrified feelings. This has made such an unbelievably immense difference!!!!!
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.
I always enjoy reading the personal stories sent in by people your course has helped, so I wanted to share a little of my own experience!
I learned to fly a small Cessna before I ever learned to drive. . . . But of course you know the difference between flying a small plane yourself (easy to understand how it works and you're in control yourself) and riding as a passenger on a commercial airliner (where you might not understand how the plane works, exactly, and you're certainly not in control of it). . . . I could still fly a small plane without fear. Which to me proves the irrationality and emotionally-based fear of flying on a modern airliner.
In the last two years, your program has helped me change from a person who was so fearful of flying that I have actually walked away from the gate and rented a car to drive home--from Kansas City to Austin, for example, a few years ago. But thanks to your program, I've been able to fly several times recently--once even changing planes in Phoenix on a flight from Seattle. Two years ago I could never have done that. On the plane, I'm actually able to read a magazine, drink a Coke, chat with my fellow passengers--all without the sweaty hands and constant terror I previously felt. I don't love flying yet but now I can do it and go places I want to without spending the entire time long before and during my trip in fear of my upcoming flight and then the return flight home, spoiling my enjoyment of traveling anywhere.
Just a couple of tips. Starting a few days before my flight to San Francisco a couple of weeks ago I began reviewing the DVDs in your program that were most helpful to me. I also bought a very small, inexpensive DVD player (Phillips makes a very nice, tiny one no bigger than a thin paperback book) that I could take right in my purse on the plane to listen to my audio CD from the program, and to watch a couple of the most useful DVDs in the program.
As it turned out I did so well on my flights I didn't need to watch or listen to them again, but it felt like a nice security blanket to have them along just in case. I also took along a favorite movie to watch on my DVD player instead of the horrible in-flight one with its loud commercials. You don't even have to take headphones if you don't have room--you can just use the airline ones.
Personally I consider your program a tremendous bargain at whatever price--you must be proud of being able to help so many people whose lives have been so impacted by fear to overcome such a disabling condition. Thanks!
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"An Anxiety Level Of 0"
Capt. Tom,
I recently returned from Florida having taken your Complete Relief course. I was so happy on the flight from LAX, my family (and I) were shocked. We were rerouted for the landing and experienced a good deal of turbulence (crew was asked to be seated three times) but I had an anxiety level of 0 - really! I couldn't believe it!!!!
When I happily left the plane, the crew asked how I'd done to which I replied - great! The copilot asked, "Even with all that stuff at the end?" I replied that I just figured he knew what he was doing and turbulence wasn't a problem.
For the return flight I had trouble believing it would be as good and got a little caught up "in my own movie" because of a long drive to the airport, terrible weather, and being seated in the exit row. I made more use of the exercises on the way home, but I survived the stress of an aborted take-off and turbulence again. I'd say my anxiety level stayed close to 1.
When I left the plane the pilot stopped me and gave me a gold star sticker for a great flight. (This was cute as I teach and am usually the sticker giver.)
Best of all I took both flights without a tranquilizer, and I'm thinking comfortably about another flight. I just upgraded to the DVD course so I can have access to a tune up before my next flight.
Thank you for your wonderful program and all your research and concern for the nervous flyer. I can't tell you how wonderful it was to fly without panicky, terrified feelings. This has made such an unbelievably immense difference!!!!!
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SOAR Will Work For You Too
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.
- Call me at 877 332-7359 between 10 AM and 6 PM Eastern time or
- Set up a time online at http://soar.genbook.com
- No Charge. No Obligation. Just get the information you want.
Or Enroll Right Now And Get This Over With
You will feel better as soon as you make the decision.
You will feel better as soon as you make the decision.
- Accelerated courses give you the most help possible in the time you have available.
- A twenty-minute private session and unlimited group counseling sessions are included.
- What you pay is 100% transferable to the SOAR Video Course 11 DVDs.
Start viewing on your computer screen in two minutes.
- Get a compact version of the SOAR Course.
- Load it on your laptop, iPod or other media player. More info.
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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.
This year's location is le Zie, a Venetian Trattoria located in the Chelsea district of Manhattan. We have a private dining room upstairs, separate from the main part of the restaurant. A photo of the room is at this link.
The room accommodates 24 people comfortably at one large table. If attending the SOARFest is important to you, please reserve now to avoid missing out, as the space is limited.
To Sign Up For The New York SOAR-Fest
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New York SOAR-Fest October 17th
This year's location is le Zie, a Venetian Trattoria located in the Chelsea district of Manhattan. We have a private dining room upstairs, separate from the main part of the restaurant. A photo of the room is at this link.
- Meet and have dinner with people who feel the same as you do about flying. You don't have to be in the SOAR program.
- Dinner is at 7:00 PM. If you can, meet us at the bar at any time between 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
- The price: $68.50 total per person (includes service and taxes).
The room accommodates 24 people comfortably at one large table. If attending the SOARFest is important to you, please reserve now to avoid missing out, as the space is limited.
To Sign Up For The New York SOAR-Fest
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Discuss Or Schedule An Individual Session -- Call 877 332-7359
Call between 11 AM and 6 PM Eastern Time (same time zone as New York)
You'll reach me easily. The toll-free number rings my cell phone.
Call between 11 AM and 6 PM Eastern Time (same time zone as New York)
You'll reach me easily. The toll-free number rings my cell phone.
- find out how I can help you with flying
- discuss the possibility of a counseling session
- set up a time that fits your schedule
Outside the U.S. and Canada call 203 258-4803
- a twenty-minute session is $60.00 if not enrolled in a course.
- one twenty-minute session is free if enrolled in any course.
- additional twenty-minute sessions are $60.00.
- two one-hour sessions are included in the SOAR Guaranteed Program
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