FEAR OF FLYING

BACKGROUND
On Monday there was another plane crash. An Air France plane flying from Brazil to France went down somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean. 228 people lost their lives.

No wonder many people are afraid of flying.

Personally, I'm not really afraid of flying. In fact, I still quite enjoy flying, even though I have now flown many, many times.

However, there are some people who are terrified of flying. So, what can they do to overcome their fear?

Watch the video below to find out.

terrified = very, very scared

DISCUSS
1. Are you scared of flying? If yes, why?
2. Have you ever had a scary experience when flying?

QUESTIONS
1. What advice does the man in the story give to people who are afraid of flying?
2. What advice does the woman give?
3. How did Tim Lloyd used to feel about flying? How does he feel about flying now?

WATCH THE VIDEO


LANGUAGE
tackle = deal with; cope with
at some point = at some time
sweating = an uncomfortable wet feeling when you are hot or scared
palpitations = your heart beating fast and irregularly
nausea = feeling sick and wanting to throw up
aerophobia = fear of flying
commercial pressure = pressure from work
commit to = promise to definitely do sth
stricter = increasingly demanding that people follow rules
attitude = opinions and feelings about sth
session = period of time used for an activity
bumps = feeling of hitting against things
turbulence = strong and sudden movements of air
perspective = a way of looking or thinking about sth
fearful of = scared of
G-forces = pressures our bodies feel when moving very fast
perception = the way you think about sth
react = respond
coping in the air = feeling OK while you are flying
anxiety = a feeling of extreme tension and nervousness
kicks in = begins to happen
build up = the time leading up to some event
boarding = getting on the plane
replaying = remembering; going over sth (in your head)
psychologist = a person who studies the mind
in accordance with = based on; following some rules
the long-term = learning to do sth over a period of time
"7-11 technique"= a special breathing method
to the count of = counting (1... 2... 3... etc)
do one's utmost = do the best you can
an ordeal = a terrible or painful experience
panic / panicky / panic attack = sudden strong feelings of fear
uncertainty = not sure; doubtful
sensation of = feeling about sth
by-products = unplanned, additional things
an accumulation of = an increasing, growing or building-up
stress = extreme worry (lasting for a period of time)
a combination of = a mix of
claustrophobia = fear of small spaces
agoraphobia = fear of crowds and open spaces
pilot's license = an document that allows you to legally fly planes
magnificent = wonderful, great, amazing
completely the other way = totally the opposite

Also:
"Aviatours" = an organization to help people cure their fear of flying