Getting to the Root of Your Flying Fear
If you suffer from a fear of flying, finding a cure and ridding yourself of this debilitating phobia is all you can think about. You will be familiar with yo...
Proud Granny Meets Her Grandchildren for 1st Time
Margaret Donald is a very proud grandmother. She has a lovely daughter and three beautiful grandchildren: Karen (8), Craig (6) and Rebecca (3). She spends ma...
Fun Facts About Flying
There are only five countries in the world that do not have an airport – all of these are in Europe. The worst year for aircraft hijacking incidents was 19...
How Many Planes Are There in the Sky?
It has been estimated that approximately 46,000 flights are completed every 24 hours. At peak times, there are probably about 5000 commercial aircraft in the...
A Useful Checklist for Those About to Travel by Air
Travelling by air can be a thoroughly enjoyable experience. But of course, there are many things that can go wrong. Following our simple checklist will ensur...
Things to Do When Travelling by Air
Sitting on an aircraft for hours at a time isn’t everyone’s idea of fun. However, with a little thought, those hours in the sky can prove quite useful. H...
Environmental Facts About the Air Travel Industry
It is a fact, air travel produces pollution. 2% of all man-made carbon dioxide emission is caused by aircraft, and that figure is expected to grow to around...
I Have a Fear of Height, and I Am a Pilot!
My first memory of flying was when I travelled with my parents on holiday to the US. I was only eight years of age, but I knew then that flying was something...
Art Inspired Me to Beat My Flying Fear
Although I had been an artist for many years, painting abstract images using oils on canvas, I had always thought of myself as an amateur. That is, until I g...
Why Aircraft Engines Don't Fail
A commercial aircraft usually has at least two jet engines. These are used to produce thrust so that high speeds can be achieved. Jet engines are designed to...