Ep. 277 - A former Spy tells you why are safer than you realise

What really happens behind the scenes to keep air travel safe? In this fascinating episode of the Lovefly Fear of Flying Podcast, former Canadian intelligence officer Andrew Kirsch reveals the hidden world of airport security, covert surveillance, and the unseen layers of protection that help keep passengers safe every day. If you struggle with a fear of flying, this conversation offers a rare insider perspective on why modern aviation security is far stronger than most passengers realize. Andrew shares: ️ How airports operate like highly protected mini-cities ️ Why nervous flyers often underestimate aviation security ️ The invisible safety systems working behind the scenes ️ How intelligence services assess travel risk ️ Practical tips for staying safe while travelling ️ Why “the home team has the advantage” in airport security ️ How awareness can reduce anxiety when flying For anyone who worries about airport safety, terrorism, or the unknowns of flying, this episode offers reassurance from someone who spent years working in national security. In this episode: Whether you're a nervous flyer or simply curious about the secret world of travel security, this episode will completely change how you see flying. #fearofflying #aviationsafety #airportsecurity #nervousflyer #travelanxiety #flyingfear #airportsafety #travelconfidence #lovefly #traveltips Intro Music 'Fearless' Daniel King   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John is co founder of the Lovefly community and does tons of stuff - which he has literally had to learn on the job.  John is very down to Earth and we hope that you will love hearing his back story and approach to Lovefly. Lovefly Courses www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithout fear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia #cleithrophobia #emdr #CBT Private Members Group https://lovefly.podia.com Lovefly Courses & Resources https://linkup.shop/lovefly Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Overcoming Fear of Flying the Lovefly Way - Part 3 of our origin story. This week, talking to Clinical Director Susan Mungeam and what she has learned about fear and phobias from you. Susan has been working in clinical practice for over 25 years as part of the NHS. She is trained in EMDR, CBT and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy amongst other things.  Working as a trauma specialist in the NHS plus having a private practice. Lovefly Courses www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithout fear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia #cleithrophobia #emdr #CBT Private Members Group https://lovefly.podia.com Lovefly Courses & Resources https://linkup.shop/lovefly Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is part 2 of the Lovefly approach to overcoming your fear of flying.  We hope that you find it interesting and helpful. Lovefly Courses www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithout fear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia #cleithrophobia Private Members Group https://lovefly.podia.com Lovefly Courses & Resources https://linkup.shop/lovefly Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Tizzard, Fear of Flying Coach since 1996 and Co Founder of Lovefly talks about the lovefly approach to overcoming fear of flying...this is the first part tracing the early days of flying without fear walking up to the creation of Lovefly in 2019. Lovefly Courses www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithout fear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia #cleithrophobia #Aircraftdesign #Bombardier Private Members Group https://lovefly.podia.com Lovefly Courses & Resources https://linkup.shop/lovefly Intro music 'Fearless' Daniel King   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tariye is a trained pilot but also qualified in Airline Management and we approach both perspectives in this podcast. For those of you that have a fear of flying and also, if you have ever wondered what happens in Nigerian Aviation, you will really love this episode. Lovefly Courses www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithout fear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia #cleithrophobia Private Members Group https://lovefly.podia.com Lovefly Courses & Resources https://linkup.shop/lovefly Opening Music 'Fearless' Daniel King Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

About our guests... Heather Beaton (Fellow, Engineering Design and Development) TimYee Lee (Safety Officer, Airworthiness, Engineering Design and Development) TimYee Lee is an industrious, Industrial Engineer and is Bombardier’s Aircraft Design & Development Safety Officer and Manager of Core Airworthiness.  Marking her 28th year with Bombardier, she is a Principal Engineering Specialist having worked on commercial and business aircraft programs; ensuring safety and reliability, from clean sheet design to designs of the next generation. Heather Beaton is a Fellow in Bombardier’s Aircraft Design & Development engineering organization, providing leadership and decision making to critical strategic, safety and certification decisions across Bombardier sites and platforms.  She has been at Bombardier since 1988 and has held various engineering positions in Bombardier’s product development teams over the years  including: Product planning and new aircraft studies for new and derivative models with Bombardier’s Advanced Design and Strategic Technology teams Development, flight test, certification, and continued airworthiness of the CRJ Series, Challenger 300 & 600 Series, Global Express G5/6000, G5/6500 & G7500 Series, and CSeries/A220 Knowledge Owner for the Control Systems Knowledge Domain - Responsible for connecting the Control Systems engineering community and development of sustainable knowledge management practices across all sites - Montreal, Toronto, Wichita and Belfast (2012 - 2018) Chair SAE International A-6A Systems Integration Committee (sub-committee to SAE A6) - responding to emerging issues and technologies with industry guidance Founder of Bombardier’s Women in Engineering affinity group ~ 2020, providing networking, mentoring and project opportunities with concrete deliverables to all branches of engineering at Bombardier. Lovefly Courses www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithout fear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia #cleithrophobia #Aircraftdesign #Bombardier  Private Members Group https://lovefly.podia.com Lovefly Courses & Resources https://linkup.shop/lovefly Intro music 'Fearless' Daniel King Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crosscheck Mental Performance Training Tammy Barlette is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and fighter pilot with over 20 years of military aviation experience. She concluded her career in 2018 after flying the T-37 Tweet, A-10 Warthog, T-38 Talon, MQ-1 Predator, and MQ-9 Reaper, serving as both a combat pilot and an instructor pilot. She accumulated more than 3,000 flight hours and is a graduate of the prestigious U.S. Air Force Weapons School. Following her retirement from military aviation, Tammy devoted herself to the study of mental performance training, translating principles used by elite athletes into practical, repeatable tools for pilots. She is the founder and CEO of Crosscheck Mental Performance, where she teaches a popular online course that helps aviators build confidence, improve focus, and perform effectively under pressure. With over a decade of experience instructing in U.S. Air Force pilot training and more than seven years studying and teaching mental performance, Tammy brings a unique and powerful perspective to general aviation. Today, she is dedicated to equipping pilots with the mental skills they need to thrive both in the cockpit and beyond. More information: Crosscheck Community: www.skool.com/crosscheck Crosscheck Website: https://www.crosscheckmentalperformance.com/ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammybarlette/ Lovefly Courses www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithout fear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia #cleithrophobia Private Members Group https://lovefly.podia.com Lovefly Courses & Resources https://linkup.shop/lovefly Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's episode, we are talking about the University Soaring Society (https://universitysoaringsociety.ca/ ) Learn about the best bits of being a glider pilot and this is super helpful when you think of no engine flying.  These three ambassadors are super inspiring too. Lovefly Courses www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithout fear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia #cleithrophobia Private Members Group https://lovefly.podia.com Lovefly Courses & Resources https://linkup.shop/lovefly Intro music 'Fearless' Daniel King       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John West from the Facebook Group,'Your Flight My Perspective' joins us this week and it is a great episode.... more info... 'Ever gazed out of a plane window and wondered about the view from down below? Our group's mission is to capture your flight - introducing 'Your Flight, My Perspective!'  Share your flight details with us, and we'll track the latest flight path, tag fellow members along the route, and hope for clear skies to snap your plane!  If you've taken plane photos, please share them with us - include the flight number and a scenery shot for our community to enjoy and please remember, the photo of the plane does not have to perfect, we are all about the scenery!' Lovefly Courses www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithout fear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia #cleithrophobia Private Members Group https://lovefly.podia.com Lovefly Courses & Resources https://linkup.shop/lovefly Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.