I haven’t been the same since I totaled my airplane in Telluride, Colorado, last May. Over the past months in these pages I’ve detailed the fears and anxieties that plague me as I try to get back to being the pilot I once was. Caution that exceeds reasonable risk assessment. Fear that grounds me in situations in which I once took to the sky with no reservations. It ain’t fun. At some point there is only one way through: Push the throttle to the firewall.
Getting Over a Fear of Flying
Key Takeaways:
- The author is actively working to overcome significant flying anxiety and fear following a plane crash, which has impacted his confidence and decision-making.
- His recovery strategy involves seeking expert guidance from a specialized flight instructor for reassurance in challenging conditions, as well as employing self-talk to manage irrational "fight-or-flight" responses when flying solo.
- The article emphasizes the importance of critically assessing situations and pushing through unwarranted fear in objectively safe conditions to regain confidence, restore decision-making abilities, and rekindle the passion for flying.
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