Capt Ron NielsenKnown as Capt Ron to many thousands of fearful flyers he has helped since 1987, is a globally recognized fear of flying expert and international bestselling author. Growing up in rural Indiana, since second grade, he longed to become a pilot and "ris above" those "surly bonds" of earthly existence. An Air Force Academy graduate with a tour in Vietnam, Captain Ron Nielsen accumulated over 20,000 hours during his career as a commercial pilot flying a Boeing 737. With a flying career spanning over 45 years, he has been an Air Force pilot for 10 years and a captain for a major airline for 30 years. As a recognized authority in human factors and pilot performance, Capt Ron designed and delivered programs to reduce the likelihood of aviation accidents due to human error. He served on the Air Transport Association's Human Factors Subcommittee and has spoken at numerous national conferences on human factors in aviation. As an aviation industry expert, he has been featured on The Today Show, Weekend Live, NBC's Nightly News, CSNBC, and MSNBC. He has also been featured in nationally recognized publications like USA Today, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal. Capt Ron holds an M.A. in Professional Counseling and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Human Resources. His knowledge of psychology, combined with his knowledge of airplanes, led him to develop powerful tools and proven strategies for fearful flyers all over the world to successfully recognize, regulate and replace their fears. Capt Ron is also the author and creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul Presents The FearlessFlight Kit(R), as well as the international bestselling book "How to Overcome Fear of Flying". To learn more about the free resources, classes, products and services offered by FearlessFlight(R), visit www.fearlessflight.com Read More Read Less