Meet the team
Our Fly without Fear courses are now in their twentieth year in association with British Airways. The dedicated team is made up of experienced pilots, cabin crew, psychologists and helpers. Here are some of the staff youíll meet on the day.
Captain Peter Hughes founded Aviatours twenty years ago and since then has helped over 45
,000 people overcome their fear of flying. He has recently retired from British Airways after thirty four years, most recently as a training Captain on the Jumbo 747-400.
Captain Gordon Black has been with British Airways since he left school. He has flown the 737, 757, 767, 747 and Airbus 319/320. He is now a training captain on the Boeing 777.
Captain Andy Shaw started his career with British Airways over 14 years ago. He has flown many types of aircraft including the 747, 757 and 767. He is now a Captain on the 777.
Dr. Keith Stoll has helped on the course for fifteen years and has built an enormous understanding of fears and phobias associated with flying. Keith is a clinical psychologist and practices in Harley Street.
Patricia Furness Smith is a trained psychologist with over 20 years experience. She has been involved with Aviatours for five years. Patricia is also a relate counsellor and lectures on psychological issues in her spare time!
Carol Cornwell is a member of the British Airways Cabin Crew. For the last twenty years Carol has been a stewardess on Concorde. She now works on the Airbus and 767 fleets.
Nadina Porteous is a Purser with British Airways working on the Boeing 777 and 747.
Tim Lloyd attended a course in 1993 to help overcome his fear of flying. In 2000 he gained his Private Pilots Licence and now flies single and twin engine aircraft in his free time.
Celestine Allison is the course administrator and deals with all bookings and admin. There are fifteen courses a year with nearly 2,000 people attending. She has helped run the course for over eight years.
Tony Brown has been involved with Air Traffic Control at Manchester for over thirty years. His son is a Captain with British Airways on the Boeing 777.
