Ron Bengoechea
Author of
Overcoming the Fear of Flying – A Pilot’s Perspective
and
Fly Without Fear, Overcome Anxiety
“Bad weather, a malfunction, and turbulence… and for the first time, I didn’t panic. Thank you for all your help”
Hi, I'm Capt. Ron. It's great to see you!
As a pilot with over 25 years of experience and the author of Fly Without Fear and Overcoming the Fear of Flying – A Pilot’s Perspective, I know exactly what fear of flying looks like. I’ve seen it in passengers’ eyes at every takeoff, every bump of turbulence, every time the seatbelt sign turns on. And I also know how to beat it.
You won’t find empty motivational speeches here or dry psychology that doesn’t stick. In my books and resources, I give you real, straightforward tools to stop your mind from working against you—so you can finally fly with confidence.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re not in control when you fly, this is where you take the controls back.
Ready to take off without fear?

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Fly Without Fear, Overcome Anxiety
Fear of flying isn’t just an irrational worry—it’s a barrier that limits your experiences, opportunities, and freedom to explore the world. Fly Without Fear, Overcome Anxiety isn’t another dry book on aviation or anxiety. It’s a proven method designed to rewire your beliefs about flying almost effortlessly.
Written by Capt. Ron, a pilot with over 25 years of experience, this book blends aviation knowledge with psychology in a clear, conversational way—no technical jargon, no overwhelming theory, just practical strategies that work.
What you’ll learn:
- Understand Your Mind – Why your brain misinterprets flying as a threat and how to override it.
- Debunk Aviation Myths – The truth about airplanes, pilots, and safety protocols.
- Train Your Mind with Proven Strategies – Simple techniques to manage anxiety at every stage of the flight.
- Your Copilot in the Air – A rapid-response kit to help you stay calm before, during, and after your flight.
This book has already helped hundreds of readers go from panic to confidence—some have taken long-haul flights for the first time, while others have faced storms, turbulence, and delays without fear.
The solution is already in your mind. This book is the tool that will set you free.

Overcoming the Fear of Flying – A Pilot’s Perspective
What if you could see flying through the eyes of a pilot? Fear of flying can turn a simple trip into an exhausting battle of “what ifs.” But it doesn’t have to. With the right perspective, you can replace fear with understanding—and experience flying as it truly is: safe, predictable, and even liberating.
In Overcoming the Fear of Flying – A Pilot’s Perspective, Capt. Ron shares insights from over 25 years in the cockpit. This is not theory—it’s a direct, practical guide written by a pilot who has flown across the world in commercial airlines and private jets, showing you what really happens behind the cockpit door.
Inside this book you’ll discover:
- Understanding Fear – Why your mind creates it, the “scriptwriter” inside your head, and how beliefs shape anxiety.
- A Pilot’s Perspective – Real cockpit stories and technical insights explained simply, so you can see flights as pilots do.
- Taking Back Control – Proven strategies, the Quick Emotional Response Kit (QERK), and mistakes to avoid when fear strikes.
- Transformation – How to connect with your “why,” build lasting confidence, and even turn flying into a metaphor for life.
- Practical Extras – FAQs from real passengers, calming scripts to repeat in-flight, and a complete pre-flight routine to anchor your mind.
Whether you’re a nervous traveler, a professional who must fly for work, or someone who has avoided airplanes for years, this guide will give you tools to reclaim calm and freedom in the air.
Flying doesn’t have to be endured—it can be reclaimed.Once you see flying through the eyes of a pilot, fear loses its script—and you gain back your freedom.
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