Hi all!
I attended the course at Birmingham airport on Saturday 15th May. My reason for attending was that I got married in November and was due to honeymoon in Antigua, but could no board the plane because of my overwhelming fear. It wasn't the best start to a new marriage!!
I booked on the course on the advice of my uncle - also a pilot, but for easyjet.
I can honestly say, I was dreading the course, but at the same time curious as to whether you could help me. I had read the entire internet site and the new blog site - so I felt ultra prepared! Needless to say when I woke up on Saturday morning I felt sick and was determined not to attend.
I arrived at the course and met like minded people of all different ages and felt less of a failure because I couldn't fly. I enjoyed Captain Black's presentation and began to understand slowly that we aware absolutely safe, safer in the air than on the ground! Patricia's presentation put me in a complete state of relaxation before we got on the bus to the airport.
I was nervous, but thought I'd get on the plane and find my seat before I made any decision's. I can honestly say that take off has always been the worst part and I would always historically have had my eyes closed and my head nestled in my partners armpit. For the first time, I sat up straight in my seat and looked out of the window.
I absolutely loved the flight and enjoyed the whole experience - even take off! Its not quite so scary when you have your eyes open!! My husband and I are now planning to go away over Easter.
I just wanted to say thank you so much to all of the team for all of their help and support. I feel like a new person.
Thank you again.
Jemma
