Overcome Your Fear of Flying - Without Taking to the Air
If flying makes you anxious, you are not alone. Our one-to-one fear of flying course lets you face your fears gently in our full motion Boeing 737 simulator. We're trusted by hundreds of JetEx customers, with over 300 five-star reviews.
You'll spend around two hours with your instructor, including at least one hour in the simulator. Everything is done at your pace, with plenty of time to ask about the parts of flying that worry you most.
A full motion simulator like ours is especially helpful for fear of flying because it lets you experience the physical sensations of flight while staying safely on the ground. This means we can explain what is happening, while you experience it, and even pause the simulation, helping you build confidence in a calm, controlled setting.
You don't have to do this alone - bring a friend along for free.
Meet Mats, your instructor
Mats runs the vast majority of our Fear of Flying sessions. He's a retired Captain from Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), with 17,700 hours in the cockpit over a 26-year career flying everything from turboprops in Northern Sweden's winter mountains to Boeing 737s, 757s, 767s and the Airbus A320 on routes around the world.
That depth of real-world flying experience means there's nothing you can ask Mats that he hasn't seen, felt or explained before, from routine turbulence to why an engine sounds different on climb-out. He's friendly, calm, patient, and used to taking nervous flyers through exactly what's happening, one step at a time, at your pace.
"As Mats suggested, I asked to speak to the pilots when I boarded... it was fun!" - Gillian Crane, guest
What to Expect
1. Arrival & Welcome
You'll be greeted at our Frome sim centre and settled in with a hot drink. No rush, no pressure, this is just a chance to get comfortable before anything begins.
2. One-to-One Briefing with Mats
Sit down with Mats to talk through exactly what worries you about flying. Turbulence, takeoff, noises, loss of control, whatever it is, this is your chance to ask anything, with honest, clear answers from someone who has flown for 26 years.
3. Into the Simulator
Move into the full motion Boeing 737 cockpit for at least an hour with Mats. He talks you through every stage - taxi, takeoff, cruise, turbulence, landing - explaining what's happening as it happens. You're always in control, and the simulation can be paused any time you need.
4. Debrief & Next Steps
Talk through how it felt, what surprised you, what got easier, what you noticed in yourself. You'll leave having experienced a complete flight from takeoff to landing, with some bumpy weather on route. You'll gain a new understanding of every sensation involved, so next time you fly for real, you're ready.
See how we’ve helped others
Over 300 5-star Google Reviews
February 2026
I booked onto your fear of flying course as I have been petrified of flying... Today has been absolutely bloody fantastic. I highly recommend this course to anyone with the fears I had.
April 2026
I did a Fear of Flying session today and I loved it! It so realistic and during the first take off, I felt the familiar fear but because we were able to do it several times, that quickly passed and I had a whale of a time.
August 2026
I signed up for the course as one last attempt to conquer my extreme fear of flying. Over the years, I had tried several approaches, including hypnosis and an airline fear of flying course, but nothing ever truly worked. Until now.
What Happened Next...
Hollie O'Reilly
August 2026
I have just returned from a holiday to Kos, and for the first time in my life, I flew without fear. A week on from returning home, I still can’t quite believe it. The overwhelming anxiety and nerves that had always accompanied flying were simply gone.
The knowledge you gave me has been life-changing. Understanding how planes fly, why they do what they do, the noises during a flight, and everything else you explained has completely changed my perspective.
The information you shared has become a source of confidence and reassurance. Knowledge really is power, and thanks to your course, I feel like I have my life back.
I can’t thank you enough for what you have done for me. I would wholeheartedly recommend your course to anyone who has worries or anxieties about flying.
Gillian Crane
May 2026
Extremely anxious in the airport waiting for the outward flight but, as Mats suggested, I asked to speak to the pilots when I boarded. They were great.
And when we started down the runway for take-off, I realised I was enjoying it. It was fun! This is huge. I've always been terrified. I had also booked a window seat instead of the usual aisle seat so I could watch us leave the ground instead of having my eyes closed, gripping the arm rests.
During landing I realised my companion was nervous so I was reassuring her!
The airport experience on the return journey was very different....barely any anxiety. The flight was ok too - even the breezy landing (I was calmly prepared for a go around).
I'm now planning another flight soon and actually looking forward to it. I'll still experience some nervousness, I think, but the difference is massive.
Thank you so much!
Gill
What We Can Help You Understand
A fear of flying is often tied to a few specific worries rather than flying as a whole. During your session, we can talk through the parts of air travel that make you most anxious, explain what is happening, and help you feel more comfortable in a safe, ground-based environment.
Turbulence
Turbulence is the most common concern for nervous flyers. First, we explain what turbulence is and why it happens, then during your session you can experience turbulence from light to heavy, allowing you get comfortable with this normal aircraft movement, so when you experience it for real, it feels less unknown and less overwhelming.
Aircraft noises and sensations
Airliners make plenty of sounds and movements that can feel unsettling if you do not know what they mean. Your instructor can talk you through the noises, changes in engine power, flap movement and other normal parts of flight so they feel more familiar.
Take-off and Landing
For many people, take-off and landing are the most stressful parts of a journey. In the simulator, we can show you what the aircraft is doing at each stage and explain the process clearly, calmly and at your pace.
Making Sense of the Flight
A big part of a fear of flying is not knowing what is happening or why. Our one to one course gives you time to ask questions, understand more about how the aircraft works, and build confidence with an experienced commercial pilot beside you.
By the end of the session, many guests feel that flying makes a lot more sense, and that alone can make it feel far less daunting. The aim is not to rush you, but to give you a calmer, clearer understanding of flying.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during the session?
Your Fear of Flying course is one to one and tailored to your concerns. We begin with a calm briefing where you can talk through what worries you most and ask questions in your own time. You will then spend time in our full motion Boeing 737 simulator with an experienced commercial pilot, with everything done at your pace. You can bring a friend for support for free.
Do I need to take the controls?
No. You are not expected to do anything you are uncomfortable with. Some guests find it helpful to take the controls for part of the session, while others prefer to observe and ask questions. The session will be adapted to suit you.
Can we focus on turbulence or another specific worry?
Yes. Many guests come to us with a particular concern, such as turbulence, take-off, landing, aircraft noises, or simply not knowing what is happening during a flight. Your session can be shaped around the parts of flying that make you most anxious.
How long is the course?
The session lasts around two hours and includes time with an experienced commercial pilot before, during and after your simulator session.
Why is a full motion simulator helpful for fear of flying?
Our full motion Boeing 737 simulator lets you experience the sights, sounds and sensations of flight while staying safely on the ground. This gives you a first hand experience of what is happening in real time, and helping you feel more informed and in control.
Where are you based?
JetEx Simulation is based in Frome, Somerset, making the course convenient for guests visiting from Somerset, Bath, Bristol and the surrounding area.