Today's topics answered by Peter Cox, who is a 737-800 Captain for a major UK leisure airline are: What are the annoying spinny things in the cockpit? Would you recommend drinking alcohol before or on a flight? What would you recommend for managing a flight phobia?

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I had a huge flight phobia (aerophobia/aviophobia) which I became aware of in my 20's. I started learning to fly on the 2nd February 2013 at the age of 48, and it took me to the 19th October 2020 until I finally passed my UK PPL Skill Test, 133 1/2 flying hours later. I am now a qualified Private Pilot and have obtained my Night Rating and now working towards obtaining my UK Instrument Rating (Restricted). I am living proof that it is truly possible to overcome your fear of flying, regardless of how frightened you are.