Available August 30, 2026

Clear Skies Ahead

How to Leave Your Fear of Flying on the Ground

Millions of people dread the boarding gate. They do not have to.

Written by a commercial airline captain with more than thirty years in the flight deck and a clinical psychologist with more than two decades of evidence-based anxiety treatment, Clear Skies Ahead offers the understanding and practical tools that fearful flyers need to reclaim the sky. This is not reassurance. This is knowledge.

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About the Book

Every year, millions of people avoid air travel due to overwhelming fear and anxiety. Clear Skies Ahead is a pivotal guide that combines the expertise of a commercial airline captain with more than thirty years of flight experience and a licensed psychologist with more than two decades of evidence-based anxiety treatment. With science-backed strategies and insider aviation knowledge, this go-to guide empowers readers to overcome their fear of flying and reclaim their ability to fly the skies freely. The expert authors uniquely bridge the neurobiological science of anxiety and the reality of modern air travel safety, offering readers a dual perspective that no other contemporary book provides.

About the Authors

Capt. Brian Teske, PhD

Commercial airline captain, aerospace safety scientist, and Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society with over thirty years of flight experience.

Diann Ackard, PhD

Clinical psychologist with deep expertise in anxiety, evidence-based behavioral intervention, and psychological resilience.

From the Authors

Knowledge is the antidote to fear. In this solution-focused guide, we break down the mechanics of flight and the realities of aviation safety. By replacing anxious, distorted thoughts with solid facts, you will build lasting confidence in the technology that keeps you safe. Understanding the facts is necessary but not sufficient. We also equip you with proven cognitive and behavioral tools to manage the psychological side of flight anxiety, helping you reclaim a sense of control and calm.

You do not have to white-knuckle your way through travel. Discover how to navigate the skies with confidence, explore new horizons, and experience the joy and wonder of flight.

Available August 30, 2026.

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