@erinandpaulfly: How I Got Over My Fear of Flying✈️👇🏼 Every once in a while I'll hear someone say they "could never fly" and it is because of a fear they have: fear of bumps, fear of heights, or just plain old fear. Three years ago, when Paul first got his pilot's license, we started taking a lot of weekend trips around CA together! When we first started doing these little flights, I remember that every time we hit some bumps or turbulence, I would be gripping the side of my seat. Fast forward, when I started ✈️training, and we learned steep turns, emergency descents, and power on/off stalls, the nerves would start rising back up again. Over time, all of these things that used to cause jitters within me started wearing off. Here's how: •Familiarity/Exposure - the more time Paul and I spent flying together, the less those little bumps scared me. The more it happened, the more I realized things were still going to be okay. •Knowledge/Understanding - the more my education progressed, the fewer nerves I had doing these maneuvers. I started understanding more of HOW the aircraft operated, and that helped provide an understanding of what was normal/not. And in case it wasn't "normal," I knew what to do in an emergency. The more I learned what to do, the less fear 1had. •Having a Growth Mindset - over the past few years, l've learned that some of the greatest accomplishments occur when going after the things that scare you the most! When I found something that made me nervous during training, I knew I wanted to overcome it! Having a growth mindset fosters curiosity and a willingness to try new things. It encourages you to step out of your comfort zone and embrace the unknown. What has your experience been? What tips / tricks would help you out if you ever experienced some nerves?✈️ #generalaviation #aviationlovers #femalepilot #flightstudent #generalaviationpilot

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