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Fear of Flying - Free Online Courses, Paid Courses and Treatments for Aviophobia
Courses and resources for air travelers who are afraid of flying. Aviophobia, or the fear of flying, is not confined to the first time flyer, but is also experienced by more seasoned air travelers. There are lots of courses, both online and offered by airlines and companies, that are geared at overcoming this fairly common phobia.

The Lights of Flight - Airplanes
Ever wonder about the lights they use on airplanes? Okay, perhaps it isn't the most burning question on your mind when you travel but these are the colors that are used and where they are located on the plane.

The Lights of Flight - On the Ground
If you travel in and out of an airport at night, you have likely noticed the different colors that are used to light the runways and the other areas surrounding the runway. If you wonder about the colors used look no further, here is a brief rundown of the lights around an airport.

German Phrase Book
Whenever I travel, I try to learn a few words and phrases in the native language of the country I go to. This summer I added some new phrases to my basic German vocabulary by using a phrase book that was not only instructive, but fun.

Commercial Aviation History
The Airline History Website is simply the most comprehensive collection of Airline Histories. It is a must read for any aviation enthusiast!

Vintage Planes and Commercial Airliners
Chasing the Sun is a PBS series with an excellent web site. In addition to the history of a number of aircraft, there are interviews and timelines that bring aviation history to life!

Resources for Studying Abroad
Dreamed of studying somewhere else? This site will just entice you more!

Learning about air and flight
A fun and informative quiz to teach about the principles of flight.

Back to school abroad
Add a new dimension to your college/university education. Learn as much out of the classroom as in it.

Airline Ads from the past
A fascinating look at airline ads from the 1930's to the 1950's.

One hundred years of altitude
Outside magazine's interesting article of using a replica of the Wright flyer, one hundred years later.

History of Helicopters
Comprehensive history of helicopter types.

World factbook
Lots of interesting facts compiled about every country on earth. No travel tips here though!

Achievements of the Wright Brothers
Reflecting on the Wright Brothers' contribution to air travel.

Make your own paper airplane
Step-by-step instructions for making a paper airplane.

Great Aviation Quotes
A nice collection of Aviation related quotes. At points, the quotes really are inspirational. A pleasant visit indeed!

F-16.net's bad jokes!
These jokes are real groaners! I suppose one could find the humor in them if one searched hard enough.

Aviation Humor
Ahajokes has an amusing collection of Air Travel Humor.