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The Phobic Flyer

Andy Clarke - The Phobic Flyer

I had a huge flight phobia (aerophobia/aviophobia) which I became aware of in my 20"s. I started learning to fly on the 2nd February 2013 at the age of 48, and it took me to the 19th October 2020 until I finally passed my UK PPL Skill Test, 133 1/2 flying hours later. I am now a qualified Private Pilot and have obtained my Night Rating and now working towards obtaining my UK Instrument Rating (Restricted). I am living proof that it is truly possible to overcome your fear of flying, regardless of

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All Episodes

00:15:20

Clive Bennett - Military aviation, Dakota and Flight...

The Phobic Flyer ·

2025/05/10

I sat down with Clive Bennett to discuss his soon-to-be-released book, Dakota Squadrons in Action From D-Day to V.E. Day. In this interview, Clive shares his deep passion for military aviation and the fascinating stories behind the legendary Dakota squadrons. The book’s foreword is written by Flight Lieutenant Seb Davy, who has become a close friend of Clive’s. Don't miss this insightful conversation.

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00:13:21

Real Pilot Answers S2E4 - Are Flight Simulators...

The Phobic Flyer ·

2023/01/21

Can only the captain fly the plane, what does the co-pilot do, and how many pilots are there onboard anyway? How realistic are the simulators pilots use, can they really teach you to fly safely?

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00:11:30

Real Pilot Answers S2E3 - Can You Safely Land on Snow?

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2023/01/14

Would love to take my grandchildren to see Santa in Lapland, but driving on snow scares me. The idea of landing on snow and ice is terrifying. How can that be safe? Can mobile phones, iPads etc. really cause an issue to planes? Does it matter what type of clothes I wear on a plane?

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00:12:20

Real Pilot Answers S2E2 - How Do You Land In Fog?

The Phobic Flyer ·

2023/01/07

How do pilots land in fog when you can't see out the window? Why do my ears pop and is it dangerous to my health? I would love to travel with my son who has Aspergers syndrome, but I'm really worried how he would cope with the airport and flight. What support, if any, is there for people with disabilities?

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00:15:12

Real Pilot Answers S2E1 - Do Pilots Get Scared?

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2023/01/06

Today's topics answered by Peter Cox, who is a 737-800 Captain for a major UK leisure airline are: I was on a flight recently (at the end of the season) with only a few passengers on board yet the plane still seemed to take the entire runway to take off and didn’t accelerate very quickly, was there a problem as I was worried it didn’t feel right? Have you ever been scared whilst flying? Over the summer our holiday flight (from Manchester to Teneriefe) seemed to go a weird route out over Ireland

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00:11:00

Real Pilot Answers S1E6 - Drink Before a Flight?

The Phobic Flyer ·

2022/12/15

Today's topics answered by Peter Cox, who is a 737-800 Captain for a major UK leisure airline are: What are the annoying spinny things in the cockpit? Would you recommend drinking alcohol before or on a flight? What would you recommend for managing a flight phobia?

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00:11:41

Real Pilot Answers S1E5 - Why Don't Pilots Get Lost?

The Phobic Flyer ·

2022/12/02

Today's topics answered by Peter Cox, who is a 737-800 Captain for a major UK leisure airline are: How do the pilots know where they are going, on the ground and in the air? What is the feeling of being pushed into my chair? Do you do a lot of go arounds? Can an aircraft reverse with the engines?

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00:12:27

Real Pilot Answers S1E4 - How Clean and Safe Are Planes?

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2022/11/30

Today's topics answered by Peter Cox, who is a 737-800 Captain for a major UK leisure airline are: Is the air recirculated on a plane, where does the air come from? Am I more likely to get ill on a plane from the air? How dirty are planes? Should I drink the water/tea/coffee on a plane? Do the pilots eat the same food? Do the pilots sleep during flight? What happens if one pilot/both pilots are taken ill?

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00:13:50

Real Pilot Answers S1E3 - No pilots and about to land!

The Phobic Flyer ·

2022/11/29

Today's topics answered by Peter Cox, who is a 737-800 Captain for a major UK leisure airline are: Planes land themselves every time, so what do the pilots do, are they needed? Is there a safest seat to sit on a plane? What are ATC Slot Delays, and can pilots really make up delayed time in flight?

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Real Pilot Answers S1E2 - Do dangerous airports exist?

The Phobic Flyer ·

2022/11/26

Today's topics answered by Peter Cox, who is a 737-800 Captain for a major UK leisure airline are: Dangerous airports, do they really exist? The emergency oxygen, where does it come from and how long does it last? I’ve seen engineers putting silver masking tape on a plane, what is this, is it safe? Can parts of the plane be broken but still be allowed to fly? Why during landing does it sound like the engines are revving up and down continuously? What is the shudder/shaking noise when the wheels

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00:15:22

Real Pilot Answers S1E1 - Can a plane get hit by...

The Phobic Flyer ·

2022/11/17

Today's topics answered by Peter Cox, who is a 737-800 Captain for a major UK leisure airline are: Is turbulence dangerous? Are thunderstorms dangerous? Can planes get hit by lightning? What happens if an engine fails? Is it safer to fly across the ocean in a 4 engine aircraft instead of 2 engine aircraft? Are jet aircraft safer than propeller aircraft? How much fuel is really onboard?

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