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Old 21st Jun 2004, 12:34
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Nineiron
 
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A relative of mine, late twenties, has developed a fear of flying. He always was a cautious person and settled for a 'safe' office job. He understands how aeroplanes fly, was often on the flight deck with me (pre 9/11!) and has read the safety statistics.

The last straw was packed in the back of a low cost 73, that may have been roughly handled and encountered a lot of turbulence on short finals followed by a rapid stop on a short runway. This left him in a state of collapse and he has not flown now for over two years. It is a severe handicap to his business mobility, holidays etc. Can anybody recommend a course? He's Cardiff, South Wales area.
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