What is your nervous flier type?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Which of these best describes what originally triggered your fear of flying?
- A.
  A traumatic flight experience I personally had
- B.
  A specific story/ stories that I have seen on TV or social media
- C.
  I am a control person, and I can't stand giving that away
- D.
  I have just always been afraid, ever since I was little
- E.
  It all began once I had kids
2.
When you're actually on the airplane, what feelings dominate your experience? Choose all that apply to you.
- A.
  Hypervigilance - constantly monitoring every sound, movement, and crew behavior
- B.
  Helplessness - feeling completely powerless and trapped
- C.
  Dread - anticipating that something terrible is about to happen
- D.
  Responsibility - worrying about those who depend on you
- E.
  Flashbacks - reliving previous negative flight experiences
3.
What frustrates you most about your flight anxiety? Mark any that feels true for you.
- A.
  Missing out on trips and experiences I really want to have
- B.
  The embarrassment of having to explain why I can't/won't fly
- C.
  How much mental energy it takes just to book and prepare for flights
- D.
  That it affects not just me, but people who want to travel with me
- E.
  Feeling like I should be able to just "get over it" but can't
4.
In the past 2 years, how many trips have you cancelled or avoided booking specifically because of your flight anxiety?
- A.
  0 trips
- B.
  1-2 trips
- C.
  3-6 trips
- D.
  7+ trips
5.
When planning trips, how do you typically handle your flight anxiety? Choose as many as you'd like.
- A.
  I research extensively before booking to feel more secure
- B.
  I book refundable/flexible options for peace of mind
- C.
  I purchase travel insurance or protection plans
- D.
  I avoid booking flights and find alternative transportation
- E.
  I book standard tickets and manage the anxiety
- F.
  I medicate (prescription drugs, alcohol, etc.)
6.
Would you be more likely to confidently book travel if a proven flight anxiety reduction tool was available to you?
- A.
  Yes, definitely - it would make me much more likely to book
- B.
  Yes, probably - it would give me more confidence to travel
- C.
  Maybe - it might help with my booking decisions
- D.
  No - it wouldn't change my booking behavior
7.
What would be your dream trip to book once your flight anxiety is under control?
- A.
  A European adventure I've always wanted to take
- B.
  Visiting family/friends I rarely see because of flight anxiety
- C.
  A tropical vacation to somewhere exotic
- D.
  There's more places I want to go than I could possibly answer!

Quiz Outcomes

1.
The Weathered Flier
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Your fear developed after a specific flight experience, something intense, frightening, or simply unexpected. Even if everything turned out okay, that flight left an emotional imprint.You may have flown comfortably before. But now, each flight brings back that one moment. The key here isn’t to forget it, it’s to reframe it, slowly, with the right understanding and support.At Dial A Pilot, we help Weathered fliers unpack what happened and rebuild trust in the process of flying. With real pilots on your side, you’ll start to rewire the connection between that memory and what flying really is today: structured, predictable, and designed with safety as its core mission.Other nervous fliers like you have reported:A clear memory of the flight that changed how they feel about flyingFeeling fine in the past, but now bracing before every tripDreading a repeat of “that moment” even when logically they know it’s rare
2.
The Story Collector
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Your fear may be shaped by stories you've absorbed: news reports, documentaries, online posts, or even anecdotes from others. These stories tend to stick, building a strong emotional association with risk, even when you know the odds are low.Many nervous fliers share this pattern, your brain is trying to protect you by making sense of what it’s heard. But you don’t have to let those stories define your experience.At Dial A Pilot, we help Story Collectors separate myth from reality. We explain how aviation actually works, and why so many of the stories you’ve heard are missing key context. Once you hear it from the flight deck, you can start rewriting your internal narrative.Other nervous fliers like you have reported:Frequently researching aviation incidents or safety statisticsHolding on to specific crash stories or intense flight anecdotesFeeling more anxious the more you read, even if you haven’t had a bad flight yourself
3.
The Control Seeker
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Your fear seems to come from not being in control, something many fliers can relate to. You might prefer being the driver, the planner, or the person who always knows what’s next. In the cabin, that control slips away.But here’s the good news: understanding this is your type means you can start finding ways to reclaim a sense of control, through knowledge, structure, and preparation.At Dial A Pilot, we help Control Seekers regain a sense of agency by walking you through every part of the flight experience. We answer your specific questions, give you real cockpit insight, and help you build a mental model that makes flying feel more predictable and grounded. Most importantly, we give you the peace of mind to confidently relinquish control to the pilots on your flight. After all, we have spent our lives training to fly you!Other nervous fliers like you have reported:Discomfort with not being able to leave or make decisions mid-flightAsking detailed questions about how flying worksA strong dislike of feeling trapped or passive
4.
The Catastrophic Thinker
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Your fear likely stems from a tendency to imagine worst-case scenarios, especially in response to how your body feels during a flight. Turbulence, takeoff acceleration, or even just sitting on the runway might send your brain racing.It doesn’t mean you’re irrational. It means your body is trying to protect you, but sometimes it reacts too early, too intensely, or without context.At Dial A Pilot, we help Catastrophic Thinkers slow things down. We explain what’s actually happening in those moments that feel intense, and we offer tools to ground you in logic, routine, and fact. When you know what’s normal, your brain doesn’t have to fill in the blanks with fear.Other nervous fliers like you have reported:A racing mind that jumps to the worst outcomeHigh sensitivity to physical sensations like turbulence or accelerationNo single incident that triggered the fear, it’s more about how your brain responds to perceived risk
5.
The Protector
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You weren’t always afraid of flying, but everything changed when you became responsible for someone else. Parenthood, caregiving, or simply loving someone deeply may have shifted your perspective. Now, the thought of something happening to you feels unbearable, not because of the plane itself, but because of what you could leave behind.This is one of the most human reasons to fear flying. It’s rooted in love, responsibility, and connection.At Dial A Pilot, we help Protectors feel more confident by offering trustworthy, calm guidance from real airline pilots. When you understand the safety systems, crew training, and normal operations that protect every flight, you can quiet the fear and focus on the people you love, knowing you’re doing everything you can to keep you and your family safe.Other nervous fliers like you have reported:Often thinking about family or children when flyingFeeling guilt, selfishness, or anxiety about leaving loved ones behindFear that feels more emotional than logical