In what is believed to be the first such course held in Jersey, the Fear of Flying event is being organised by Blue Islands after a successful trial in Guernsey earlier this year.
On 11 and 12 November those on the course will take part in various sessions aimed at helping them to conquer their phobia. It will include learning about aircraft and the aviation environment and will include an experience flight.
Blue Islands’ chief executive officer, Rob Veron, said: ‘Feedback from those on the first course showed there had been real, significant change from people who previously had been terrified of flying. One person went from having a panic attack just coming into the airport terminal on the first day to being able to take the experience flight the next with no problems – it was incredible.’
Amanda Bishop took the first course and described it as ‘life-changing’.
‘I was determined to do this course for my daughter’s sake,’ she said. ‘She is 17 months old and I didn’t want her picking up on my fear. I want to be able to go on holidays as a family. Even after I booked the course I thought it was going to be very unlikely I would get on the plane.
‘I have to admit I was worried what a plane full of nervous and anxious people would be like but we all did it together and I think we all had an amazing flight.’
To register visit blueislands.com/fof before 30 September. The 20 people will then be chosen at random.
