Fear of Flying - part 2 - Progress via Flight Training!

An ongoing challenge has been helping MJ with her Fear of Flying…
Join her as she has her first flying lesson!
If you haven't seen it, here's my initial failed attempt trying to help MJ:
Facing her Fear of Flying Part 1:
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DISCLAIMER: I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial.I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having the GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive

[@nickabdullah5713]

Reema seems like an awesome instructor!

[@erictaylor5462]

She does, but she looks like she's 12.

[@jmitchell3]

I was just thinking that. Studying for my cfi now and watching her work in these few videos has been really cool.

[@ButterflyHealingArts]

I agree, Reema, is really great! So relaxed and proficient at the same time; great for any new student. I wish she worked at my FBO as I am looking to start my flight training.

[@realisticfsxpilot2215]

like the one that charges like 160 dollars for a 172R

[@KCdurt]

Very charismatic!

[@cdreid99999]

This woman is a great cfi. She translates theory to actuality from the start. Tells students exactly what to do while at the same time doing it in a way that lets them know Why.

[@49richard]

The instructor seems so Young but yet so calm and experience like she has been doing that for years. She'll go a long way...

[@FlightChops]

+Richard Belanger Yup - she's already gone and got a job flying right seat in a corporate jet!

[@49richard]

+FlightChops why am I not surprise by this info!!! She is something else!

[@badaboehm]

+FlightChops Fantastic to hear & happy for Reema :-) That is some of the very best instruction I have seen. Has MJ taken further lessons?

[@pittsbuilder]

Reema is an excellent natural teacher. Shows me how much I have to learn about teaching

[@FlightChops]

pittsbuilder Agreed - Reema is great!

[@Firebird356]

What a fantastic instructor! Thank for another great video.

[@FlightChops]

+Roger Hardie Thanks Roger!

[@somebloke2238]

Roger that

[@oceandrew]

I'm loving this series addressing the issue of MJ's fear of flying and actually moving forward to finding a resolution. Kudos to MJ for picking at that scab and her wish to conquer her fear. And kudos to you, Steve, for finding a fantastic approach to contrasting her fear with positive reinforcement. I'm really looking forward to seeing Reema take MJ up for her first lesson.

[@seadog2969]

One of the reasons I started flying lessons is because I had a fear of flying. Mostly, however, it was a fear of not being in control and/or not understanding what was going on. I'm just over half-way through my lessons and I'm post solo, and I can say I'm over that fear of flying. In fact, I love it now.

[@SVSky]

One thing about fear and stress I learned in the military: Constant exposure to it is the way to get over it. I had an intense fear of heights until I started hang gliding. Not easy thing so I get where MJ is coming from. Props to her for facing up to it. What an awesome instructor! I'll be her wingman any time.

[@DrewLSsix]

SiliconValleySky. yes and no, exposure therapy is a thing, and while "constant" exposure worked for you its entirely possible for it to have the opposite effect. or for there to be an effect like PTSD. being acclimated to something is useless if it results in trauma that effects other parts of your life, i know many military people that became acclimated to the violence of combat due to constant exposure but also suffer negative effects in their civil lives.

[@SVSky]

Combat is a separate thing, as I would argue that if you're "used" to combat (as opposed to being able to function) you will have trouble integrating with society, however everything else the question is... do you want to do whatever it is your fears are holding you back from or not? You don't just become who you want to be, you forge your personality with heat, pressure and abrasion.

[@cinnamanstera6388]

I truly respect you recognizing that you were in over your head and that an instructor was the next step. Reema seems like the perfect person for the job.

[@JamesHastings2008]

Moments like this make me want to be a career flight instructor. I do not know of many things that make me happier than seeing genuine learning taking place. This footage really captured those tiny "eureka" moments on MJ's face. Excellent instructor!

[@FlightChops]

James Hastings Glad you enjoyed this one! It exceeded my expectations as a film maker - I'm glad you feel the same about how well it captures the magic of learning to fly. And yes, Reema is awesome - the success of this one is in large part thanks to her.

[@flyingfiddler90q]

This is essentially how my mother started out. She was terrified of flying, and a friend of her father's (who had flown army assault gliders in WWII) recommended she take an intro lesson to get over her fear. To make a long story short, she ended up flying DC-9s for a major US airline, and met my father at the airport along the way.

[@FlightChops]

flyingfiddler wow! That's an awesome story! Thanks for sharing!

[@mrdistraction]

part 3 part 3!

[@jreed1701d]

Yay! MJ is back! Props to her for getting in the simulator. I really felt like I cut on the TV and found myself watching the Discovery Channel or something. You're getting bangarang at making your videos, sir! It is fun to wonder how she would do in a full on 6 degree of freedom simulator, like the kind I work on for my Job. I'm happy somebody out there (sponsor-wise) is giving you some recognition. You deserve it!

[@FlightChops]

Joshua Reed Thanks Joshua! And yeah, it's a lot of fun to be able to make the videos more pro when I get a bit of a budget to work with! I still totally blow the budget with the amount of post production work I put in; but at least I can pay the crew properly on these shoots now :)

[@ZeroByteInFlight]

Agree 100% It's even got a bit of reality tv feel to it but in a good way. I'm watching Flight Chops episodes on my main TV now, and it really enhances the experience.

[@FlightChops]

ZeroByteInFlight That's awesome man! It is surreal for me to think people are enjoying this thing like a TV show, yet at the same time, I am hoping people see it that way... :)

[@mattym8]

***** I also watch Flight Chops on the big screen in the living room. I've seen them all and am happy to be a Patreon supporter. Sometimes my wife even watches with me! I got my PPL a month ago and haven't taken the wife up yet. I've shown her some videos and hopefully that gets her interested.

[@jreed1701d]

Matt M​. Congratulations earning your wings!

[@shyammohabir8283]

MJ was hilarious... as a Private Pilot .. I'm sympathetic with her fearfulness .. good luck ..

[@tpowell453]

MJ, you are a natural born BADASS. I mean that. The courage you have displayed in these videos is an inspiration to many thousands of people. Thank you for sharing your experience with us! I mean this.

[@tpowell453]

Reema did exactly the right thing in explaining WHY planes don't just fall out of the air. It's a real force that holds them up there, and it is impossible for a plane to just fall out of the sky. Air pressure is real. That was excellent. I've used that before and honestly, it's a big deal for people to realize that the plane isn't hanging in the air by "magic". WTG Reema.

[@cageordie]

So... part 3? Good instructor, she did a good job of pacing the information and the experience for her student.

[@FlightChops]

cageordie Yup, we're working on getting MJ flying with Reema! Stand by.

[@SVELFARO]

Great video, lets hope you make a pilot of MJ some time in the future, and really dispense with her fears. After MJ learns the Sim. Have her teach what she has learned so far to another non pilot friend. Its a confidence booster.

[@FlightChops]

***** That's a great idea!

[@MichaelCarrPilot]

Steve, 1) MJ is incredibly attractive. I think I'll talk about the elephant in the room and think everyone agrees. 2) your production value is really becoming out of this world. I haven't really followed you from the beginning but 20 min videos become interesting when you have the crew you have built. Please let them know of my comments. They're doing a great job. 3) as someone who is getting more and more involved with video editing and multi camera views, I can sure appreciate the editing, time, and talent that's needed to put into a video like this. Looking forward to more videos like this and to continue the series. Great work!

[@FlightChops]

Michael Carr Thanks Michael! I'll let the guys know you noticed / enjoyed the production values. And yes, I am aiming to make more "Full Productions" like this.. but I don't yet have the budget to do it for every episode... However, I'm working toward it!

[@Mirandorl]

I think it was slightly unfair to call MJ an elephant. OK I know what you meant lol

[@Mirandorl]

Yeah I am getting to notifications too. Will take the advice!

[@vracan]

@@nefariouspurplebadger whats wrong with some flattering? He did not do it unrespectfully and definitely not harrassing. Flattering is better than typical youtube comment bashing

[@davecanter244]

What a great instructor she is! I wish everyone (including me) could have such a gentle, patient, effective flight instructor.

[@FlightChops]

Dave Canter I know right?! Reema is awesome!

[@rfothergill16]

Nice work chops! I love seeing people help others .You never gave up on her, that says alot about your character!

[@OrionThrower]

You are an awesome friend. Keep up the encouragement.

[@lucasbrien5008]

Wow... I had just turned 11 when this video was made and now I'm preparing to take my PPL check ride.

[@jcldano]

This was great! Watched the whole thing. And what a great instructor, too! Thanks to your friend MJ for letting this be filmed and shared.

[@FlightChops]

John L Right on, thanks John! I appreciate people letting me know they were cool with the length - I definitely pushed it on this one.

[@fredericborloo1910]

Very very good instructor. Patient. And explains exactly what she needs to do. Encouraging and clear. Kudos!!

[@petertiggerdine2631]

Thanks so so much for this content. I'm also have some irational fear of flying that I'm trying to get over. I refuse to let fear win!

[@v1rotait23]

Great job Mr Flightchops! Reema's very calming and quiet nature shone through, putting MJ at ease. Flying in a sim like that takes a lot of pressure right off, and allows the student to take in more detail and new visual clues in "bite size" chunks. A great idea to get MJ to show someone else who can't yet fly, some of the principle things she can recall from the lesson. Well done. Looking forward to episodes 3,4,5...

[@12tuber1234]

What a fantastic achievement MJ! I think you can declare victory, everything else you do with flying is just gravy.

[@pinkdispatcher]

That was just awesome. Yes, a typical first lesson, as I remember it. It was so dense, so it was an easy watch for the whole 20+ minutes. I think shortening it wouldn't have done it justice. I'd really love to see more episodes, maybe see her take a lesson in a real aircraft or so.

[@FlightChops]

pinkdispatcher Awesome - Glad people are liking the length - I really struggled to cut this one down, and just decided that I'd leave it at ~22 minus. I figured those that didn't want to stick it out could click away. As it stands, I boiled it down from more than 90 minutes just over twenty.

[@ZeroByteInFlight]

As a newer pilot, I vividly remember feeling the things MJ commented on - especially how swamped you get when chasing the altimeter and such.

[@FlightChops]

ZeroByteInFlight Yeah; I almost put on screen text at that point in the video saying: "Brain Mush! We've all been there" - but I didn't want to detract from the scene and the way Reema handled "un mushing" it :)

[@ZeroByteInFlight]

***** Good call. Don't fall into the trap of going too far the other way, and having the context distract from the content.

[@edwardchipps3602]

Reema is wonderful! What a wonderful teacher, such a calm yet confident demeanor! Keep up the good work MJ! I get very enthusiastic to see 2 intelligent beautiful women in aviation. I am currently pursuing a CFI, and can’t wait to teach my daughter Ellie!

[@golvic1436]

Wow that is amazing that she is still trying to face her fear. Maybe she can learn to fly while she is at it and become a pilot!

[@FlightChops]

Golvic That would be pretty awesome! For now, I'm just working toward getting in a real plane again. (with Reema)

[@golvic1436]

There is nothing wrong with taking your time and going one day at a time. At least you are starting to see things from a pilot's point of view. Simulators are an amazing thing and a good instructor like Reema can get you flying in no time. Besides you can say one thing that almost no other pilot can say without lying. You landed the plane on the center line first try. It was nearly witchcraft.

[@FlightChops]

Golvic Agreed - I'll make sure MJ sees this comment :)

[@ZeroByteInFlight]

By now, MJ probably has enough people cheering for her that she could run a successful kick starter campaign for her entire PPL training. She could say "I was so scared of flying that the internet paid me to become a pilot." Haha

[@sghering1]

Glad to see her going on with the work of overcoming the fear of flight. I actually joined the Army on the pretense that I would be able to attend flight school (found out the "fine details" after LOL). Needless to say that dream will stay a dream. At least while the VA veterans squat to live. Keep the vids coming man. Love watching them.

[@TangoandJuliet]

Reema is awesome! I love how she explains the 4 basic forces. I am not the pilot my husband is, but even this video it really helped to ease some of my concerns with flying and has inspired me to take the controls more often.

[@Sendupprayer]

Reema is awesome! i wish I was in her area to take flight lessons with her and the price for their school is reasonable!

[@InsaneMetalSoldier]

I see enough compliments on the comments, so I won't repeat what you already know... I enjoyed every millisecond of this video (:

[@FlightChops]

***** Much appreciated - there can never be to many compliments :)

[@professorjedi1024]

Dude love this.... did MJ ever fly again? We need a series of videos going through flight school :)

[@Case_]

This is an awesome second part, both from the point of what's going on with MJ and from the point of production. And as someone who's only a recreational armchair pilot in PC sims, jealous of people able to enjoy the real thing, and someone with a strong fear of not exactly flying, but heights in general (though able to overcome it to a manageable degree at least when it comes to traveling on big commercial airliners), I really envy MJ what you're doing for her. Wouldn't be surprised if she ended up being a pilot herself eventually :) Really looking forward to an inevitable part 3!

[@FlightChops]

Martin Fiala Glad you enjoyed it! I have a fear of hits as well - but only regarding ledges, balconies and cliffs - that sort of thing; I feel this strong urge pulling me to simply step off the edge or something - it is very unsettling. But in a plane when I have wings I'm good.

[@Case_]

I've heard about this urge to step off high places and I always thought that's another issue entirely :) I certainly don't feel any urges to step off, more like step back (where possible) ;) I feel more or less fine when there's some solid ground under my feet (meaning cliffs and such), even though I'd rather not get too close to the edge, but once I'm somewhere where there's a significant enough gap under my feet between what I'm standing on and the ground, I always get the feeling like the platform's gonna break off and I'll fall. I even have that in elevators sometimes. Not in airliners, though, I guess they feel solid enough for me to feel comfortable, and also the knowledge of how wings and lift work helps. I even enjoy looking out the window quite a lot. The only time I don't feel comfortable in an airliner is when there's some turbulence and the plane suddenly drops for a moment ;) But I also know that pilots actually can have my kind of fear of heights, as strange as it may sound to me. My girlfriend is a glider pilot, so I sorta know a few pilots personally, and a surprising number of them do feel the same fear of heights as I do, which for them usually goes away as soon as they sit behind the stick in the plane. If human mind isn't the most unexplainable thing there is, I don't know what is :)

[@deansproductions]

What a fabulous instructor!

[@FlightChops]

***** Yes, I was so pleased that Reema was willing to do this - I knew she'd rock on camera.

[@Mk1SpitfireGuy]

Awesome vid, Steve! So good to see MY back at it, and fantastic job by Reema. I can see why you had MJ take the sim ride with her.

[@SportPilotPR]

Awesome! And I really like Reema, she's awesome too! I mean, you did a great job trying to help MJ overcome her fear on the last video, but Reema is just so calmed and patient that is contagious to get calm. Awesome video. Thanks for sharing it!

[@FlightChops]

SportPilotPR Thanks - yeah, I knew Reema could set MJ at ease!

[@JimPaar]

Wow wish i had her as my instructor. I'm a private pilot but have some fear because my brother and sister in law and two friends were killed in a general aviation crash. She could help me get over some of those fears. Great video, come on M J

[@ianriley9031]

Great video guys, this is very useful as I have taken people up who were afraid of flying in small planes and this gives some great thoughts on how to prepare them.

[@FlightChops]

Ian Riley Glad to offer some help!

[@nickb.7307]

That instructor was very impressive, I would for sure hope for a similar kind of instructor for when I go to flight school

[@elkabong6429]

Really good idea to bring MJ to flight school and introducing her to Reema! Enjoying your vids a lot. Thanks for making flying seem approachable.

[@terryrutherford2114]

Great part 2. This instructor is awesome for the human element of instructing, let alone I'm sure a great pilot as well.

[@Drewdown382]

Great video segment! Not only was I impressed with the subject matter but the overall professionalism of the production as well. Bravo sir! You could give some of these TV network shows a run for their money.

[@FlightChops]

drewdown382 Thanks! And I'm definitely trying to create something the networks aren't making - thanks for appreciating it.

[@gutfrajnd]

Hi, great second part !!! waiting for the third !!!! As I commented in the first video I had a similar experience..... I'm already a Certified Private Pilot, flying almost every week (very possible here in Puerto Rico), just joined the Civil Air Patrol and waiting to fly the 182T G1000 !!!!! Keep on doing a fine job, she will do it !!!! And yes...Reema is a great CFI !!!! Congrats and waiting for the third part !!!!!

[@MichaelLloyd]

Reema is a great instructor! Awesome video and kudos for helping your friend.

[@FlightChops]

Thanks for watching both parts back to back - glad you enjoyed them

[@MichaelLloyd]

@@FlightChops It was a great series and I hope she conquered her fears. Well done

[@ekkehardg.9851]

Very nice! Nice, calm FI!

[@JasonTaylorRocks]

Your production quality has greatly improved! This was a pleasure to watch and I look forward to your future productions!

[@FlightChops]

Jason Taylor Thanks Jason! I'm working really hard to set in place a system that allows me to make productions like this more often!

[@pilotricky]

Awesome film crew! and great videos like always!!!!

[@FlightChops]

Ricardo Mora Thanks Ricardo!

[@trashmail8]

Reema is an amazing instructor. Wow. I haven’t looked yet if there are more videos with her, but if you ever have the chance to create a video with her again... that would be awesome! :) Also congratulations to MJ. She’s soo brave to do all of this.

[@baseballhero777]

This is great, I love your channel! I am starting my CFI training next month and will definitely use your videos for training resources!

[@davelee212]

Nice one, the production just keeps getting better :) Looking forward to seeing MJ piloting an actual plane!

[@FlightChops]

Dave Lee That's the ultimate goal :)

[@mberg061]

This was really awesome! Loved the length of the video. And man, what a great instructor.

[@FlightChops]

Martin Bergeron Thanks Martin! And yes, Reema made this video awesome

[@ZeroByteInFlight]

She's great. She's very encouraging and enthusiastic and professional. I wonder if female instructors are more helpful for women who're afraid to fly.

[@hesynergy]

Great work you guys!...MJ...take it at your own speed...your curiosity will displace your fear....and old boss of mine in the Navy said, "Do everything quickly… Slowly and carefully" ...never forgot it! Regards to both of you and a great production values guy! Chas

[@FlightChops]

hesynergy Thanks!

[@welshpete12]

What a wonderful instructor , well done !!

[@DownTheRabbit-Hole]

MJ's French was a lot better in this video. Suits her much better. Great videos. Please do more in the redbird.

[@chrismd00]

The instructor is SO calm! I really enjoyed this video!

[@ignatiusjk]

MJ,your doing great, the small planes are SO much different than the big jets.I would be nervous in those small planes as well.

[@nickc.8814]

This is awesome! Reema is great and MJ looks really happy.

[@sshannon1948]

It is a difficult thing to confront one's fear...it is an act of bravery...

[@schmeardo]

Inspirational stuff MJ! True courage is being sh*t scared of something and doing it anyway! I don't think either of you should be discouraged that the first flight didn't instantly fix your fear, you are dealing with a whole lifetime of feeling that way after all :)

[@FlightChops]

schmeardo thanks! I'll be sure MJ sees this comment.

[@schmeardo]

***** Do you instruct at all?

[@FlightChops]

schmeardo Sorry for the delay replying - this one got buried - anyway, no I am a private pilot... I have a long way to go before I'd consider instructing :)

[@schmeardo]

Hey no problem mate, I was on holiday anyway. You seem like you'd be pretty good at it, maybe I'll look you up when I'm ready to start!

[@westtexasaviator6763]

This was an AWESOME video. Way cool, Steve! Thanks for sharing and MJ...nice landing! :)

[@FlightChops]

WestTexasAviator Thanks! Yeah, we put a lot of work into this one, glad you liked it!

[@fritzkrieger3316]

Awesome video..love the direction the channel is taking.

[@FlightChops]

Fritz Krieger Thanks! This is where "Flight Chops" is headed with sponsorship help! I can't yet afford to make them all "Full Productions", but I'll continue to sprinkle them in while I work toward getting more sponsors on board!

[@fritzkrieger3316]

you'll get there...just keep doing what you're doing and better.

[@joecarpenter4522]

That was really great! Hats off to my fellow CFI and to MJ for tackling her fear!

[@BbPlrd]

Steve, I have to say, your aviation videos are the most entertaining to watch. I look forward to them every other week. Keep up the great job and Merry Christmas.....

[@FlightChops]

Bob Plourde Thanks Bob! Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@redneckaviator1999]

How awesome! Looking forward to seeing her get in a plane again.

[@spacesaverbob]

Wow, Spectrum Airways has changed a lot since I took lessons way back in the early 80s!

[@FlightChops]

spacesaverbob That's the crazy thing about 30 years :P

[@dougthebigdp314]

Wow...that was an amazing episode to watch. Oddly, it was so engaging that it doesn't seem long enough. It left me wanting just a bit more, but at the same time I really enjoyed the 'show'. Reema was just amazing and with her calm attitude and cogent explanation of how airplanes fly before getting into the simulator and then doing what was necessary to explain things that MJ would 'get'. Just superb...it would astound me if she isn't an instructor in high demand. Of course, after this video.... Nice job all around and keep up the great work!

[@FlightChops]

Doug Thebigdp Thanks Doug! And yes, I was so happy that Reema was willing to make this video with us - I knew she'd be awesome - and she exceeded my expectations!

[@nascar7522]

That was awesome Steve and it's nice to see mj again keep up the good work :) I wish mj the best of luck your friend Phil

[@FlightChops]

phillip dunn Thanks Phil - keep an eye out for Part 3 - I think we'll get her in the plane with Reema next time!

[@TheMeslava]

Great job all involved. Hope MJ can get into the plane soon. :) Happy Holidays!

[@TPRATT31]

Awesome production work

[@FlightChops]

Terry Pratt Thanks Terry!

[@mtech1961]

Great Instructor for someone so young.

[@monolito]

This instructor is awesome

[@dirkhoekstra727]

Nice! Looking forward to that third video.

[@FlightChops]

Dirk Hoekstra werkin' on it :)

[@billsmith9449]

Reema, where were you when I was a student, quit years ago. You could've helped me overcome my fears. You make it look so easy, great job

[@tpowell453]

Bill - those people are out there. Shop around and don't let go of your dreams. You can overcome anything with the right person in the right environment! Good luck to you sir.

[@RJ9mech]

Good evening sir! I watched MJ's flight experiences this evening for the first time, and I was very impressed with your approach! I'm also a private pilot and have been flying for about three years now in addition to my A&P and IA. Your videos reminded me of some of my first lessons! I'll be sure to share these with my friends, and I'll be following MJ as she continues facing her fear of flying. If you think about it, please send my kudos, and my best regards! Happy New Year! -RD

[@FlightChops]

RJ9mech Thanks so much for the friendly comment! And I'll definitely pass it on the MJ - the community has been very supportive of her as she's struggled, and she appreciates it.

[@joeballs28]

Another superb video. I love that you manage to capture every angle to explain what's happening to the layman eg myself 👍

[@weatherandsky]

Another great episode!! Reema seems like such a wonderful instructor. I love how patient she is and how well she explains things. I can't wait to see more episodes!! I know the camera is scary but Im she looked pretty comfortable to me. She'll get use to it more and more I'm sure.

[@FlightChops]

weatherandsky Yes, Reema is great! If Dennis ever has a scheduling conflict, I highly recommend you take a lesson or two with Reema! Where are you at with your training now?

[@weatherandsky]

***** I will definitely be considering Reema. I met her briefly about a month ago. So my flight training has been slow going due to holidays and weather but I'll be back at it again by mid Jan. Originally my plan was to start in the spring but I got really anxious to start ASAP ;) My next lesson should be on Ex 6-9 Straight & Level, Climbs, Descents, Turns.

[@FlightChops]

weatherandsky Awesome - I look forward to hearing about your training! Just be sure to enjoy and don't get caught up worrying too much about how you're performing - it will seem over whelming at times - you'll have "brain mush" as MJ experienced - but you'll get through it.

[@weatherandsky]

Hey ***** thanks for the encouragement! I know when I had my first real lesson I felt relatively relaxed for the flying part (partly due to my gliding) but not so much for the taxiing LOL... I was horrible at that part ;) I am expecting some good and bad days no worries...hopefully Dennis is up for the challenge ha haa. He has been really good and patient with me. ------ BTW I just realized that the other cool thing about this video is that by featuring two women involved in aviation it could help to encourage other women and/or girls that have pondered this field as a career or hobby. There is such a strangely low percentage of women in aviation when you compare to other science and technical fields.

[@FlightChops]

weatherandsky For sure! A huge part of why I wanted to make this video was to feature empowered women in aviation.

[@nascar7522]

How exciting

[@Aleksandar6ix]

This is a fantastic video FC! Thanks for posting it, I hope a lot of people find this helpful. Oh, and Happy New Year!

[@FlightChops]

tasev1 We're happy to share - and glad you enjoyed it!

[@excaliber808]

Where is part 3!! I wish my instructor was like Reema. She did a great job taking MJ into an engine out scenario demonstrating how the plane will continue to fly as expected. I'm looking for more of these fearful passenger videos to better prepare myself for my own encounters with fearful flyers. Thanks for the video!

[@michaelhusken8572]

I enjoyed your discussion about this on Angle of Attack podcast. Great video

[@FlightChops]

Michael Husken Thanks Michael. And yes, Chris is a great guy - I really enjoyed doing the AviatorCast with him.

[@pawpawtx]

Cant wait for MJ's stall practice.....:o) Hope she does well.

[@GrayOlson]

Reema has to have been the perfect person for MJ to do this with!! Awesome to watch.

[@taccs27570]

Another great vid Steve.

[@FlightChops]

Carmelo Giannino thanks!

[@jdshemp]

Great job MJ !

[@MrMuppetbaby]

I absolutely love this episode. Thank you. It makes me wish I had continued my training and gotten my private pilots license. I quit basically at the cross country solo. Ran out of money.

[@Battlegoblet]

Great video. I absolutely loved it. I think that this may have been the best and I look forward to seeing more with MJ and her progression. Also, while we totally enjoy seeing you on there, it was great to get others on there, like Reema. Keep up the great work.

[@FlightChops]

Mikey T Thanks, and yeah, I'm happy to have other aviators join the episodes to help share experiences and knowledge. I'm far from an expert :P

[@ZeroByteInFlight]

I agree. The channel has the feel of an aviation-focused show with Steve as the host. I like it a lot.

[@FlightChops]

ZeroByteInFlight Thanks ZB! That's what I'm ultimately going for! It's not about me as much as it is about the experience of being an aviator! So I wanna cover it from as many angles and perspectives as I can!

[@howardflies]

I went into flying because of my fear!

[@ellenorbjornsdottir1166]

holy hell

[@petertiggerdine2631]

Same. take it on and prove there's nothing to fear

[@cdreid99999]

Im afraid of heights (but not flying) and doing the same. Cheers to you!

[@vracan]

@@cdreid99999 same here fear of heights but absolutely obsessed with anything flying

[@monkeybearmax]

Love ve that! I guess ur cured now?

[@AlexFeldstein]

Well done! Love the editing job on the piece.

[@FlightChops]

Alex Feldstein Thanks! I tried to cut it tighter, but just ran out of time / energy to get it under 20 mins.

[@donkoltz1]

Amazing video. Glad I went this far back.

[@FlightChops]

Thanks for going this far back :). I do try to make the content "evergreen".

[@ToxicDover]

Loved the video and glad to see she's slowly but surely building some confidence. Has MJ done anything else since this lesson with overcoming her fear?

[@FlightChops]

+Ben Akers MJ has done a lot better with commercial flying since this experience!

[@ibj3]

Great video

[@pasoundman]

What an excellent way to help overcome a fear of flying ! MJ actually looked like she was enjoying the experience (a bit at least). Do you think that with some more sim experience, she might progress to a real light aircraft ? That would make a great multi-part mini series.

[@DennisMathias]

Really good. Well put together. Excellent talent!

[@luer0211]

Good video, good length, good content, good editing! Merry Christmas!

[@FlightChops]

Eric Lund Thanks Eric! And a Merry Christmas to you!

[@RibasFilms]

Such an nice video! Very calm and relax instructor.

[@FlightChops]

Yes, Reema is awesome - glad you liked it!

[@Studio6A]

I'm really enjoying your fear of flying "series" and hope others who have this fear can profit from your videos! But I had to smile a bit when Reema cut the power and then had to put it back in because they'd have never made that field ;-)

[@FlightChops]

Dominik Schreiber Heh, yeah I guess, I hadn't really thought about judging the glide they were on, as I know what Reema was doing was more about simply showing MJ the plane can still fly just fine with out an engine... And it was also because the sim "crashes" by default when you touch the ground anywhere other than the runway - it's sort of lame in that regard, it would be cool if you could "try" an off airport landing.