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Stephanie Heredia's avatar

Kyle was super informative and helpful! 10/10 experience.

- Stephanie Heredia
Radu Emanuela's avatar

It was amazing! Really an honor to meet the captain David!

- Radu Emanuela
Aditi Loveridge's avatar

Very friendly, knowledgeable and shared some great tips/information.

- Aditi Loveridge
Fred Hamel's avatar

Amazing conversation with Joey. Helped tremendously!!! Thank you so much.

- Fred Hamel
John Elac's avatar

The pilot answered my questions very well and put me to ease about flying

- John Elac
James's avatar

Dan provided great insights, he was super nice and extremely helpful! Thanks again.

- James
Kayla pope's avatar

Pilot was so nice and answered all questions throughly. Thank you for such a great service.

- Kayla pope
Josh's avatar

Had a great productive call with Kyle. He answered all my questions to put my mind at ease Thank you!

- Josh
Andrea Sidlovsky 's avatar

Brett was very informative. I really enjoyed the call with him. I’m looking forward to my flight tomorrow.

- Andrea Sidlovsky
Luis Fonseca's avatar

This program is very helpful, I would recommend it to anyone who wants to stop suffering and start enjoying flying.

- Luis Fonseca
Rob Dean's avatar

Before my flight, I was anxious about take off and turbulence. Dan patiently walked me through it all. A huge help. Thank you!

- Rob Dean
Sam Goldklang's avatar

Dan was fantastic! Made me feel so comfortable and safe and I could rationalize everything! Was super reassuring. 100% recommend

- Sam Goldklang
Rebecca's avatar

Don was fantastic to speak with. He calmly talked through all of my concerns with great knowledge and clarity. Truly appreciate this.

- Rebecca
Alison MacKinnon's avatar

Dan was so terrific! He answered all of my questions and was so kind and knowledgeable. I feel so much less nervous about my upcoming flight!

- Alison MacKinnon
Emma Clempson's avatar

This was a huge huge help and having tried many other ways - this chat and info was really informative and comforting . Will be using pre flights !!

- Emma Clempson
Stacey Waring's avatar

Brett was very helpful, shared a great knowledge about flying and safety with me. I appreciated him trying to answer all my questions! Highly recommend!

- Stacey Waring
Maria Angela Ascue's avatar

Hi Dial a pilot team! Thank you for your knowledge regarding aviation! I will always remember what Dan told me! Thank you so much for the encouragement!

- Maria Angela Ascue
Wendy Murphy's avatar

Kyle was very helpful and knowledgeable with all questions I had. I felt closer to being ready for flight! Looking forward to more to come when needed!!

- Wendy Murphy
William 's avatar

Dan was fantastic with helping me and my fear of flying. I feel confidence going into my next flight. He was able to re assure me and that’s what I needed.

- William
Jessica B.'s avatar

Just talking to an experienced pilot really helped. Not saying my fear is gone but it feels lighter. Thank you so much for doing this. Love the podcast too.

- Jessica B.
Kyle Bonder's avatar

I had a call with David Barden this morning and it was so helpful. His enthusiasm for flying really helped me look at the experience from a different perspective.

- Kyle Bonder
Katie 's avatar

I can't speak highly enough of this business. I had a great chat with Kyle and I felt a lot better ahead of and during my flight. 100% recommend and will be using again.

- Katie
Ziva 's avatar

Captain Kyle was amazing and walked me through every fear of mine, explaining it all in full-detail with patience, kindness and compassion. Learned a lot! Highly recommend!

- Ziva
Cheryl Hanson's avatar

Dan is amazing! He spent extra time and answered all my questions. I feel so much better about flying - he is a wealth of information and kind person. Say hi to your pilots!

- Cheryl Hanson
sylvie vaccari's avatar

i have a fear of flying and was very honest with kyle about it. he took me through the process and the personnel. i felt much calmer and less apprehensive with one phone call.

- sylvie vaccari
sylvie vaccari's avatar

i have a fear of flying and was very honest with kyle about it. he took me through the process and the personnel. i felt much calmer and less apprehensive with one phone call.

- sylvie vaccari
Letty  Castro 's avatar

I was feeling pretty uneasy before my flight and after my call it was honestly the least stressed I've even been on a flight. It was a great experience! Thank you Dial a Pilot.

- Letty Castro
Leanne 's avatar

I can’t thank David enough for everything today I was always scared of flying but now I can finally go and enjoy my hoilday knowing everything is going to be ok thanks again David

- Leanne
Steve's avatar

It was a wonderful experience speaking with Dan from Dial a Pilot. He was so positive and eager to answer my questions and address my concerns. I am so grateful that this service exists.

- Steve
Meghan's avatar

Kyle was awesome in providing analogies that were easy to understand about flying. I’m a horrible flyer but feel a little bit more in control knowing more about how the planes vs air work!

- Meghan
Rosa Santos's avatar

Brett was amazing at explaining everything and definitely put my mind at ease. He was very warm and fatherly in his explanations I feel sooooooo much better about flying! Thank you so Much!

- Rosa Santos
Kent Johnson's avatar

Loved my experience with Dial a Pilot! I think it's such a cool service and learning more about aspects of the aviation industry and flying is a huge help when I have specific questions. Love it!

- Kent Johnson
Laura Davis's avatar

Gerad was so so helpful and comforting! He answered all my questions and even reviewed my specific flight. I'm feeling hopeful and more reassured about my flight. Thank you, Gerad a d Dial a Pilot!

- Laura Davis
Jasmine 's avatar

David was very patient with my ridiculous questions and helpful. I learned some new things that will help me to be less fearful! I definitely recommend you schedule a call if you are a nervous flyer.

- Jasmine
Kristy K's avatar

Great call! Joey answered my questions in a way that made sense and calmed my nerves about an upcoming flight to Hawaii. Definitely will recommend to anyone I know who is an anxious passenger like myself.

- Kristy K
Jake Westphal's avatar

Captain Brett broke everything down for me and was very patient with all my questions, I am almost looking forward to my next flight. It's really amazing how much better you can feel after talking to a pilot.

- Jake Westphal
Piper Hickman's avatar

My session was great. Don was friendly and informative. He answered all my questions clearly and thoroughly. I do feel better equipped for my flight next week. He even offered to speak again. I'm glad I called!

- Piper Hickman
sandra johnson's avatar

This service is so helpful and innovative! I received general information about airline safety and was able to have my questions answered. I feel much more comfortable making reservations for this winter!! Sandra

- sandra johnson
Meredith L's avatar

Capt Brett spent extra time being sure to answer all of my questions. After years of feeling anxious flying I actually enjoyed my flight yesterday. This was the best investment I have made. Thank you again Capt Brett!

- Meredith L
Emma Schlesinger's avatar

All my questions were answered in a compassionate way. I felt heard and understood. It was also really reassuring to talk to an expert about all my fears related to flying. I’m now excited for my flight instead of nervous!

- Emma Schlesinger
Jeanne Fisher's avatar

Great experience. I have always been terrified of taking off and Don did a wonderful job of explaining the entire take off procedure to me. He answered all my questions, and was so helpful! I feel more confident now to fly!

- Jeanne Fisher
sandra johnson's avatar

I really enjoyed speaking with the pilot who made me feel less anxious about my upcoming trip. I was imagining a slew of scary things happening while flying, but he addressed much of that. He was informative and thorough.

- sandra johnson
KAREN REID's avatar

My fear of flying is very high. I worry about the flight weeks in advance and create scenarios that grow bigger each day. Don talked me through each one and my fear went from very high to low with onky some anxiety. Thank you!

- KAREN REID
Monica's avatar

I had a wonderful phone call with Pilot Brett Cookston! I am a frequent flier but still have a lot of flight anxiety. He answered my laundry list of questions and gave me the information I needed to help with my fears. Thank you!

- Monica
Stephanie's avatar

I highly recommend Dial A Pilot to anyone with a fear of flying. Captain Brett really helped to put me at ease for my flight the next day. He was extremely specific and answered my questions with great detail. He was a huge help.

- Stephanie
Lydia Herzog's avatar

Before my call I was extremely anxious, all day. I was worried about my flight tomorrow. After speaking to the pilot I feel a bit better and have more knowledge about flying than I did before. I am very thankful for this service.

- Lydia Herzog
Jeet's avatar

Wow that’s amazing. Dan is so friendly and so detail that I feel very confident now. Hopefully I will have a great flight ahead. Thank you Dan and Dial a pilot. I will reply after my flight to inform my experience after talking to Dan.

- Jeet
Jamie Oie's avatar

I was excited to talk to someone who understood my fears and anxieties regarding flying. I had a flight a few hours after the phone call and replayed parts of our conversation while in the air. I definitely felt more at ease this time around.

- Jamie Oie
Willa Swallow's avatar

I have had life long flight anxiety and with an upcoming international flight planned, I tried Dial-A-Pilot. After speaking with Dan for 20 minutes, I feel more prepared with useful information and tools for getting on that plane! Thanks, Dan!

- Willa Swallow
Sabrina Townsend 's avatar

David was very helpful at putting my nerves at ease. He was very informative in letting me know things that go on behind the scenes when flying, that the typical passenger wouldn’t know. Thank you David, I am feeling much better about my upcoming flight

- Sabrina Townsend
Stephanie Heredia's avatar

Kyle was super informative and helpful! 10/10 experience.

- Stephanie Heredia
Radu Emanuela's avatar

It was amazing! Really an honor to meet the captain David!

- Radu Emanuela
Aditi Loveridge's avatar

Very friendly, knowledgeable and shared some great tips/information.

- Aditi Loveridge
Fred Hamel's avatar

Amazing conversation with Joey. Helped tremendously!!! Thank you so much.

- Fred Hamel
John Elac's avatar

The pilot answered my questions very well and put me to ease about flying

- John Elac
James's avatar

Dan provided great insights, he was super nice and extremely helpful! Thanks again.

- James
Kayla pope's avatar

Pilot was so nice and answered all questions throughly. Thank you for such a great service.

- Kayla pope
Josh's avatar

Had a great productive call with Kyle. He answered all my questions to put my mind at ease Thank you!

- Josh
Andrea Sidlovsky 's avatar

Brett was very informative. I really enjoyed the call with him. I’m looking forward to my flight tomorrow.

- Andrea Sidlovsky
Luis Fonseca's avatar

This program is very helpful, I would recommend it to anyone who wants to stop suffering and start enjoying flying.

- Luis Fonseca
Rob Dean's avatar

Before my flight, I was anxious about take off and turbulence. Dan patiently walked me through it all. A huge help. Thank you!

- Rob Dean
Sam Goldklang's avatar

Dan was fantastic! Made me feel so comfortable and safe and I could rationalize everything! Was super reassuring. 100% recommend

- Sam Goldklang
Rebecca's avatar

Don was fantastic to speak with. He calmly talked through all of my concerns with great knowledge and clarity. Truly appreciate this.

- Rebecca
Alison MacKinnon's avatar

Dan was so terrific! He answered all of my questions and was so kind and knowledgeable. I feel so much less nervous about my upcoming flight!

- Alison MacKinnon
Emma Clempson's avatar

This was a huge huge help and having tried many other ways - this chat and info was really informative and comforting . Will be using pre flights !!

- Emma Clempson
Stacey Waring's avatar

Brett was very helpful, shared a great knowledge about flying and safety with me. I appreciated him trying to answer all my questions! Highly recommend!

- Stacey Waring
Maria Angela Ascue's avatar

Hi Dial a pilot team! Thank you for your knowledge regarding aviation! I will always remember what Dan told me! Thank you so much for the encouragement!

- Maria Angela Ascue
Wendy Murphy's avatar

Kyle was very helpful and knowledgeable with all questions I had. I felt closer to being ready for flight! Looking forward to more to come when needed!!

- Wendy Murphy
William 's avatar

Dan was fantastic with helping me and my fear of flying. I feel confidence going into my next flight. He was able to re assure me and that’s what I needed.

- William
Jessica B.'s avatar

Just talking to an experienced pilot really helped. Not saying my fear is gone but it feels lighter. Thank you so much for doing this. Love the podcast too.

- Jessica B.
Kyle Bonder's avatar

I had a call with David Barden this morning and it was so helpful. His enthusiasm for flying really helped me look at the experience from a different perspective.

- Kyle Bonder
Katie 's avatar

I can't speak highly enough of this business. I had a great chat with Kyle and I felt a lot better ahead of and during my flight. 100% recommend and will be using again.

- Katie
Ziva 's avatar

Captain Kyle was amazing and walked me through every fear of mine, explaining it all in full-detail with patience, kindness and compassion. Learned a lot! Highly recommend!

- Ziva
Cheryl Hanson's avatar

Dan is amazing! He spent extra time and answered all my questions. I feel so much better about flying - he is a wealth of information and kind person. Say hi to your pilots!

- Cheryl Hanson
sylvie vaccari's avatar

i have a fear of flying and was very honest with kyle about it. he took me through the process and the personnel. i felt much calmer and less apprehensive with one phone call.

- sylvie vaccari
sylvie vaccari's avatar

i have a fear of flying and was very honest with kyle about it. he took me through the process and the personnel. i felt much calmer and less apprehensive with one phone call.

- sylvie vaccari
Letty  Castro 's avatar

I was feeling pretty uneasy before my flight and after my call it was honestly the least stressed I've even been on a flight. It was a great experience! Thank you Dial a Pilot.

- Letty Castro
Leanne 's avatar

I can’t thank David enough for everything today I was always scared of flying but now I can finally go and enjoy my hoilday knowing everything is going to be ok thanks again David

- Leanne
Steve's avatar

It was a wonderful experience speaking with Dan from Dial a Pilot. He was so positive and eager to answer my questions and address my concerns. I am so grateful that this service exists.

- Steve
Meghan's avatar

Kyle was awesome in providing analogies that were easy to understand about flying. I’m a horrible flyer but feel a little bit more in control knowing more about how the planes vs air work!

- Meghan
Rosa Santos's avatar

Brett was amazing at explaining everything and definitely put my mind at ease. He was very warm and fatherly in his explanations I feel sooooooo much better about flying! Thank you so Much!

- Rosa Santos
Kent Johnson's avatar

Loved my experience with Dial a Pilot! I think it's such a cool service and learning more about aspects of the aviation industry and flying is a huge help when I have specific questions. Love it!

- Kent Johnson
Laura Davis's avatar

Gerad was so so helpful and comforting! He answered all my questions and even reviewed my specific flight. I'm feeling hopeful and more reassured about my flight. Thank you, Gerad a d Dial a Pilot!

- Laura Davis
Jasmine 's avatar

David was very patient with my ridiculous questions and helpful. I learned some new things that will help me to be less fearful! I definitely recommend you schedule a call if you are a nervous flyer.

- Jasmine
Kristy K's avatar

Great call! Joey answered my questions in a way that made sense and calmed my nerves about an upcoming flight to Hawaii. Definitely will recommend to anyone I know who is an anxious passenger like myself.

- Kristy K
Jake Westphal's avatar

Captain Brett broke everything down for me and was very patient with all my questions, I am almost looking forward to my next flight. It's really amazing how much better you can feel after talking to a pilot.

- Jake Westphal
Piper Hickman's avatar

My session was great. Don was friendly and informative. He answered all my questions clearly and thoroughly. I do feel better equipped for my flight next week. He even offered to speak again. I'm glad I called!

- Piper Hickman
sandra johnson's avatar

This service is so helpful and innovative! I received general information about airline safety and was able to have my questions answered. I feel much more comfortable making reservations for this winter!! Sandra

- sandra johnson
Meredith L's avatar

Capt Brett spent extra time being sure to answer all of my questions. After years of feeling anxious flying I actually enjoyed my flight yesterday. This was the best investment I have made. Thank you again Capt Brett!

- Meredith L
Emma Schlesinger's avatar

All my questions were answered in a compassionate way. I felt heard and understood. It was also really reassuring to talk to an expert about all my fears related to flying. I’m now excited for my flight instead of nervous!

- Emma Schlesinger
Jeanne Fisher's avatar

Great experience. I have always been terrified of taking off and Don did a wonderful job of explaining the entire take off procedure to me. He answered all my questions, and was so helpful! I feel more confident now to fly!

- Jeanne Fisher
sandra johnson's avatar

I really enjoyed speaking with the pilot who made me feel less anxious about my upcoming trip. I was imagining a slew of scary things happening while flying, but he addressed much of that. He was informative and thorough.

- sandra johnson
KAREN REID's avatar

My fear of flying is very high. I worry about the flight weeks in advance and create scenarios that grow bigger each day. Don talked me through each one and my fear went from very high to low with onky some anxiety. Thank you!

- KAREN REID
Monica's avatar

I had a wonderful phone call with Pilot Brett Cookston! I am a frequent flier but still have a lot of flight anxiety. He answered my laundry list of questions and gave me the information I needed to help with my fears. Thank you!

- Monica
Stephanie's avatar

I highly recommend Dial A Pilot to anyone with a fear of flying. Captain Brett really helped to put me at ease for my flight the next day. He was extremely specific and answered my questions with great detail. He was a huge help.

- Stephanie
Lydia Herzog's avatar

Before my call I was extremely anxious, all day. I was worried about my flight tomorrow. After speaking to the pilot I feel a bit better and have more knowledge about flying than I did before. I am very thankful for this service.

- Lydia Herzog
Jeet's avatar

Wow that’s amazing. Dan is so friendly and so detail that I feel very confident now. Hopefully I will have a great flight ahead. Thank you Dan and Dial a pilot. I will reply after my flight to inform my experience after talking to Dan.

- Jeet
Jamie Oie's avatar

I was excited to talk to someone who understood my fears and anxieties regarding flying. I had a flight a few hours after the phone call and replayed parts of our conversation while in the air. I definitely felt more at ease this time around.

- Jamie Oie
Willa Swallow's avatar

I have had life long flight anxiety and with an upcoming international flight planned, I tried Dial-A-Pilot. After speaking with Dan for 20 minutes, I feel more prepared with useful information and tools for getting on that plane! Thanks, Dan!

- Willa Swallow
Sabrina Townsend 's avatar

David was very helpful at putting my nerves at ease. He was very informative in letting me know things that go on behind the scenes when flying, that the typical passenger wouldn’t know. Thank you David, I am feeling much better about my upcoming flight

- Sabrina Townsend
Zoë Lynch avatar
Zoë Lynch
Rated 5 out of 5
As someone who has struggled with a severe fear of flying for over 17 years, I’ve tried countless coping techniques to manage my anxiety, especially in the lead-up to flights. However, with recent turbulence-related incidents circulating on social media, particularly TikTok, my anxiety had reached new heights. This is why I reached out to the Dial a Pilot program and connected with Pilot Jeremy. From the outset, Jeremy’s friendly, approachable manner put me at ease. What stood out most was how thoroughly he answered my questions, not with vague reassurances, but with clear, relatable explanations that helped me finally make sense of the sensations and processes that trigger my anxiety during flights. What truly sets this service apart is the direct access to a trained aviation professional who not only understands the mechanics of flying but also approaches the topic with real empathy. Jeremy didn’t rush the conversation and even stayed a bit longer to address a few final questions, which I really appreciated. I often hear the line “flying is the safest form of travel,” but this experience went well beyond that. It helped me understand why it's safe, how turbulence is managed, and what actually happens in the cockpit, all in a way that felt calming and realistic. This service gave me exactly the clarity and perspective I needed to build my trust in flying. Thank you!
May 30, 2025
Karen Pels avatar
Karen Pels
Rated 5 out of 5
Most people with a fear of flying, no matter the cause, are primarily seeking the support of a confident, experienced airline professional to calm their fears. Dial a pilot gave me access to exactly that. Prior to my call I was debating an upcoming flight and was prepared to lose money spent on a round trip ticket. My conversation was easy to schedule and I received the call exactly on time. The conversation took a course based on my specific fears and questions. All of my concerns were addressed respectfully and with confidence. No doubt these professionals address the same concerns repeatedly but at no time were my fears minimized or disregarded. Dial a pilot provides a vital service for people whose lives are impacted by a fear of flying. My conversation absolutely improved my outlook for the upcoming flight and gave me the information I can keep in mind for future flights. Overcoming this fear is a process. I Highly recommend dial a pilot as a vital tool for anyone needing information, knowledge and support to aid in overcoming their fears.
May 29, 2025
Jake Westphal avatar
Jake Westphal
Rated 5 out of 5
Captain Brett broke everything down for me and was very patient with all my questions, I am almost looking forward to my next flight. It's really amazing how much better you can feel after talking to a pilot.
May 28, 2025
Raouf avatar
Raouf
Rated 5 out of 5
I had a call with Pilot Dan to talk about my fear of flying, and it was incredibly helpful. He was calm, knowledgeable, and really took the time to listen to my concerns. Hearing directly from an experienced pilot gave me a whole new perspective and helped ease a lot of my anxiety. I feel much more confident about flying now. Highly recommend speaking with him if you’re struggling with flight anxiety!
May 26, 2025

The Intersection of Two Passions

Every single pilot at DAP loves aviation and lives to help others. We realize that travel is integral to the human experience, and we want to help you fly with confidence!

I'm Sold, Book My Call!
Marissa Schultz avatar
Marissa Schultz
Rated 5 out of 5
I have been a nervous flyer for years and often dread my next trip because I know it means I have to get on a plane. Speaking with Captain Dan was so helpful for me and my husband. He took the time to talk to us about each any every one of our concerns and gave us specific things/statements to remember when we're in the air. I may never like the feeling of turbulence, but now thanks to Captain Dan I know we're safe. I found this call tremendously helpful and would recommend this service to anyone. Thanks again!
May 24, 2025
Kent Johnson avatar
Kent Johnson
Rated 5 out of 5
Loved my experience with Dial a Pilot! I think it's such a cool service and learning more about aspects of the aviation industry and flying is a huge help when I have specific questions. Love it!
May 21, 2025
Katy Bradley avatar
Katy Bradley
Rated 5 out of 5
I've struggled with a fear of flying since childhood and have tried it all: fear of flying courses, books, professional therapy, medication, you name it. While I've made progress, I'm still a wreck before a flight. My Dial-a-Pilot conversation was so helpful and even just hearing Captain Don say "you will be safe, I promise" was something I carried through the whole day. While I wasn't calm as a cucumber - I don't think I EVER will be - it was the first flight that I can remember where I wasn't running to the restroom for fear of getting sick from nerves or seeing a 131 BPM heart rate on my Apple Watch. My husband even commented how great I did despite a fair amount of turbulence - Dial-a-Pilot will officially be part of my pre-travel process from now on!
May 20, 2025
Sam Goldklang avatar
Sam Goldklang
Rated 5 out of 5
Dan was fantastic! Made me feel so comfortable and safe and I could rationalize everything! Was super reassuring. 100% recommend
May 15, 2025
Felicia Smith avatar
Felicia Smith
Rated 5 out of 5
I spoke with Captain Brett for 30 minutes and I can't say enough about how informative he was about my concerns. I definitely feel more at ease and ready to get on my flight in two days with less anxiety than before. The way he explained scenarios that usually run in my head gives me all of the confidence that I can be a better flier. I will definitely give Captain Brett a call on any future flights I may take. I highly recommend this service
Apr 30, 2025
Julianna S avatar
Julianna S
Rated 5 out of 5
I am so incredibly thankful that I found Dial-a-Pilot! Barry was absolutely amazing — he took the time to walk me through all of my anxieties with patience and care. His depth of knowledge was outstanding, and he was so generous in sharing it with me. Barry answered every single question I had, no matter how small, and made me feel completely supported throughout the entire process. I had such a wonderful experience that I immediately recommended Dial-a-Pilot to my entire family. I can’t say enough good things — truly a five-star service!
Apr 28, 2025
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Alison MacKinnon
Rated 5 out of 5
I have talked to Don several times now, and he is always wonderful. He takes the time to look up my flight so that he can describe to me what the weather will be like and where I might encounter turbulence. He is incredibly knowledgeable and explains things clearly - he definitely knows his stuff! - and at the same time is so warm and understanding and funny, which puts me at ease. I cannot thank him enough!
Apr 26, 2025
Monica avatar
Monica
Rated 5 out of 5
I had a wonderful phone call with Pilot Brett Cookston! I am a frequent flier but still have a lot of flight anxiety. He answered my laundry list of questions and gave me the information I needed to help with my fears. Thank you!
Apr 23, 2025
Melissa avatar
Melissa
Rated 5 out of 5
Prior to the call, I explained I was pretty nervous about things like an a plane crash or turbulence but Dan was so lovely and really helped put it into perspective that helped shaped how I view the flying experience. It'll take some time to implement that into my head on the day of flying but I'm taking his knowledge and tips with me. I still feel anxious but also a huge sense of relief to have that new perspective. It'll help me a lot when I take my flight tomorrow!
Apr 22, 2025

The Intersection of Two Passions

Every single pilot at DAP loves aviation and lives to help others. We realize that travel is integral to the human experience, and we want to help you fly with confidence!

I'm Sold, Book My Call!
Missy Purkiss avatar
Missy Purkiss
Rated 5 out of 5
I've always had a crippling fear of flying, one that has seriously held me back from traveling. Out of sheer desperation, I reached out to Dial A Pilot—and I'm so glad I did. I had the pleasure of speaking with Don, a retired Southwest Airlines pilot, and he was absolutely incredible. Don was patient, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable. He answered every question I had (and then some) with clarity and care. Beyond just sharing facts, he walked me through how planes work—from the physical components to the step-by-step processes pilots, crews, and engineers follow to ensure every flight is safe. What really helped was how Don combined technical insight with real-world flying statistics, which made me feel more grounded (ironically!) and informed. He made something that once felt terrifying feel manageable and even a little exciting. I'm so thankful for Don—his calm presence, deep expertise, and kindness made a world of difference. He was not only an excellent listener, but an incredible flying coach.
Apr 21, 2025
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sianna siemonsma
Rated 5 out of 5
Knowing I have a flight returning home in a few days I was getting bad anxiety. I would wake up super early in the morning and going to bed with my heart racing thinking about my flight. After my call with Jeremy I feel so much better. It’s easy to look things up on the internet to get your information, but getting your information from someone who knowledgeable and experienced is so much better. Jeremy was so sweet and helpful and I feel so much better going into my flight. My fear is still there but having more knowledge about what is going on in the plane and in the air makes the fear less powerful.
Apr 2, 2025
Beth Karches avatar
Beth Karches
Rated 5 out of 5
I was anxious about flying but felt very calm and comforted after talking to Don! He did not make me feel rushed and answered all my questions and then some. You can tell pilots really love aviation and I am glad to have some of his knowledge now give me comfort on my next flight!
Mar 31, 2025
Carrie avatar
Carrie
Rated 5 out of 5
This is a great service. I am, as most who utilize this service, a very nervous flyer with greater concerns regarding recent happenings across aviation. I was greated with a most professional pilot who did not sugar-coat any question I asked. Instead, he gave me honest and straightforward information which made me feel much better about my upcoming flight. The pilots working under this service are experienced and will answer any question you have. Highly recommend!
Mar 29, 2025
Annie Luce avatar
Annie Luce
Rated 5 out of 5
I have been an anxious flyer for many years. Don explained in detail the mechanics of airplanes and their safety features. He was so patient with me and helped me to understand the physics of turbulence in such a common sense way. I realize that with our conversation I have a much better understanding of all aspects of air travel. I have three international flights coming up and I am feeling more confident. While i travel I will keep Don's knowledgeable and kind words in my mind
Mar 28, 2025
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Max Breidenbach
Rated 5 out of 5
This service is fantastic and has made such a positive impact in my life. I first came across their social media, then listened to their podcast, and eventually called into the service itself. I'm a nervous flyer in a family of nervous flyers. I was able to speak with Brett Cookston and he was able to educate me and address my concerns. Education has really helped me with my flight anxiety. I would highly recommend this service to anyone struggling as I was.
Mar 28, 2025
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Lauren
Rated 5 out of 5
I had a great call with Captain Brett before a trip to Hawaii! He made me feel so much better about flying over the ocean, and he provided me with great tips for dealing with claustrophobia on planes. Although I get super nervous with takeoff, I kept thinking about Captain Brett’s appreciation of planes. I’m so grateful for air travel, and I appreciate the advice o was given!
Mar 27, 2025
Kelly Boston avatar
Kelly Boston
Rated 5 out of 5
I am so thankful that a program like Dial a Pilot exists. I've gone through life feeling like I am the sole person in a sea of "travel lovers" that finds flight extremely uncomfortable. It's reassuring in itself to have these fears recognized and addressed by actual airline pilots. My call with Captain Brett was exactly what I needed. A general pep-talk and reassurance on the safety of flight and very helpful bits of information to remind me of things like, "no one is more of a control-freak than your pilot!" We flew to Charleston and back and I have to say that even though I still feel some nerves arise on travel day, this was my best flight yet. I was very proud of myself and so thankful for Dial a Pilot. I've been waiting for a program like this for most of my adult life. Thank you!
Mar 25, 2025
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Shannon Moran
Rated 5 out of 5
I have always been a very anxious flier, especially with the recent increase in media coverage of flights. Don Cuzzort was so humble, kind, patient, realistic, and reassuring. No question was left unanswered, and despite his vast knowledge, he was able to explain complex things to someone with no experience. I have been on several flights since our conversation a few weeks ago, and each time I feel turbulence, I just think back to our conversation and feel comforted. I have already recommended this service to other nervous fliers. I would definitely reach out to Don again! Thank you, Don!
Mar 24, 2025

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Alison MacKinnon
Rated 5 out of 5
Don has become my "go-to" person to call before a flight. He is so reassuring and patient with my many questions. His insights are invaluable - since he had flown into the airport (Tampa) where I was headed, he was able to describe exactly how the approach would be and what to expect. I feel so lucky to have him as a resource!
Mar 24, 2025
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Alex Dadio
Rated 5 out of 5
I have been afraid of flying for 25+ years. I found Dial-A-Pilot on TikTok and really felt that it might help. I had a cross country flight recently and booked a call with Don. Don was kind, helpful, knowledgeable and patient. He answered all of my questions and explained turbulence in a variety of different ways that really helped me understand what goes on with turbulence. We also talked about pilot training and airplane maintenance. Two of my goals have been to be able to feel calm enough to do work on the plane and to be able to sleep. On the flight after talking with Don, I was able to do both. I still have some nervousness about flying but I feel much more equipped to fly. I will be using Dial-A-Pilot in the future! Thank you Don and Dial-A-Pilot!
Mar 22, 2025
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James
Rated 5 out of 5
Dan provided great insights, he was super nice and extremely helpful! Thanks again.
Mar 15, 2025
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Annalisa
Rated 5 out of 5
Pilot Dan was so nice and made me feel very comfortable asking any questions I had over my fears of flying. I feel confident for my flight tomorrow ! He took the time to explain how safe planes are, explained what turbulence is and eased my concerns. Thanks Dan!
Mar 15, 2025
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MT
Rated 5 out of 5
My flight anxiety emerged 5 years ago after an experience that spooked me. I decided to try Dial A Pilot prior to a cross-country flight (the longest I'd taken since my phobia started). I was unsure if it would be helpful for me given that I didn't have any specific questions I needed answered in order to feel better, however, I thought it was worth a shot. Jeremy was SO wonderful and walked me through anything and everything I could think of during our call, but I still wasn't convinced it would have an impact on my anxiety in-flight. Turns out, my flights were the best and most enjoyable I'd had in 5 years. Even when the pilot came on the speaker to announce a mechanical issue and that we may see fire fighters at landing, I was cool as a cucumber. I found out it was going to be a no-flap landing, but it wasn't a big deal to me because I learned about them on a Dial A Pilot homepage! Jeremy restored my trust in pilots and in flying and I felt safe our whole trip. I'm so grateful, and I plan on using the service again should I feel it necessary!
Mar 9, 2025
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Emily Parker-Woodland
Rated 5 out of 5
I love Dial a Pilot! I have been following them on Tik Tok and listening to their podcast for awhile now, all of which have been very helpful to my fear of flying. But with recent news around the aviation industry, I was very nervous for my flight from Boston to San Francisco. It was the longest flight I've been on without friends or family with me as this was for work. I talked to Dan the night before my flight and he was very patient with me, explaining different aspects of the flight. I am most nervous about takeoff so he went through each phase of takeoff, what the plane does, how it feels when you're in the plane, etc. His casual way of explaining made it feel less scary to me but the real test was when I was actually going through takeoff. I was pleasantly surprised when I was able to talk myself through each phase, remembering what Dan had told me. I was extremely nervous for this flight, and the fact that takeoff was a bit easier than normal for me was a huge help. I have already recommended dial a pilot to several other people I know with a fear of flying!
Mar 6, 2025
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Dani
Rated 5 out of 5
Best decision before my flight was listening to all the podcasts and scheduling a call with Dial a Pilot. Gerad was so helpful, patient and truly listened to my questions and thoughtfully answered. He even took the time to look up my flight and let me know the weather patterns and expected areas of bumps. I felt so much more confident knowing what every noise was on the plane and didn’t panic at all when we had turbulence knowing it was safe and normal. While therapy is sometimes needed, us semi nervous fliers just really need a logical person to tell us what to expect. 10/10 recommend.
Mar 3, 2025
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Kathy Cosentino
Rated 5 out of 5
Brett exudes calm and confidence. I realized that he and I are both professionals (I am a surgeon) who are never nervous during even more complicated parts of our jobs because we are highly trained and prepared for every scenario, back up by other highly trained professionals. While passengers and patients worry about dying, we’ve never once worried the ones in our care would die. So the realization that he feels about flying a plane full of passengers the same way I feel about taking someone into the OR (I’m happy to see my OR team, happy to do a fun procedure, happy to have the patient wake up healthier/feeling better)… that analogy really helped me. I’m going to hear his voice next time there is turbulence. And if I can’t envision his voice, I’ll listen to the Dial-A-Pilot pod casts I downloaded. I am very thankful for this service they provide and for Brett’s time.
Mar 3, 2025
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kelsey Thomas
Rated 5 out of 5
I'm so glad I booked a call with Dial a Pilot - I'm sitting in the airport now and it feels like a huge weight has been lifted. Jeremy answered all of my questions with patience and understanding and I felt really encouraged by the expertise he shared. I'm not the kind of person to let fear stop me so finding a tool like this to help me book trips and live the kind of life I want to live is impossible to put a value on. Huge thank you to Jeremy and the team - this is an incredible resource I'll continue to use again and again.
Feb 27, 2025

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Maggie
Rated 5 out of 5
My experience with Captain Dan was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. He answered all of my questions (even the crazy ones) with such compassion, patience, and knowledge. He never made me feel silly for asking, and instead, he took the time to explain every detail in a way that was both informative and incredibly reassuring. His kindness and expertise truly helped so much. What stood out to me the most was how much he genuinely cared. You can tell he truly loves flying, and that passion comes through in the way he explains everything with such enthusiasm and clarity. After our conversation, he even sent a thoughtful follow-up email with a great video about turbulence, which was beyond helpful. He reassured me that I can reach out for another call anytime and reminded me that overcoming a fear of flying is a process that takes time. This platform is truly an incredible resource for people like me who need that extra support when it comes to flying. I can’t recommend it enough, and I’m so grateful to have found it!
Feb 26, 2025
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Jamie Oie
Rated 5 out of 5
I was excited to talk to someone who understood my fears and anxieties regarding flying. I had a flight a few hours after the phone call and replayed parts of our conversation while in the air. I definitely felt more at ease this time around.
Feb 25, 2025
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Ashley McDaniel
Rated 5 out of 5
I saw dial a pilot on TikTok and was really interested with the program! I have a flight tomorrow and I did the call today with Don. He was amazing! My biggest fear is take off, and he talked me through every step and really helped my nerves! I’m actually excited for the flights tomorrow I have to get on now that I have more of an understanding on how it worked. I appreciated his time and how he answered all my questions!
Feb 24, 2025
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Laurie Reiken
Rated 5 out of 5
I talked to Captain Dan on Saturday as I am starting to freak out for my plane ride to Portugal, which is three months away. Figuring I can’t feel like this for three months, I decided to give Dial a Pilot a try. Dan explained everything about planes and answered all my concerns. I felt a lot better. I plan on calling him again before I leave, but this was a great start for me to start feeling a little better.
Feb 24, 2025
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Jeanne Fisher
Rated 5 out of 5
Great experience. I have always been terrified of taking off and Don did a wonderful job of explaining the entire take off procedure to me. He answered all my questions, and was so helpful! I feel more confident now to fly!
Feb 21, 2025
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manraj singh bindra
Rated 5 out of 5
I was introduced to Dial A Pilot though a friend in USA. I am so glad I made that call and was introduced to Dan Tolkmit at Delta airways I went through my check list of fears and Dan was patient and caring to answer each one overall I am much more confident of flying now and look forward to my flight to Madrid on 1st march thank you once again to Dan and the team at Dial A Pilot for restoring my confidence in flying !
Feb 20, 2025
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Emily Gluckin
Rated 5 out of 5
I was feeling a lot of anxiety about an upcoming flight - to the point where I was looking up driving direction from Montana to Costa Rica - and my call with Brett helped me feel so much more at ease and ready to board the plane. Hearing information from him first hand about how pilots make decisions about safety, what turbulence actually is, and all of the factors that go into making flying as low-risk as possible gave me some much needed peace of mind!
Feb 20, 2025
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Alison MacKinnon
Rated 5 out of 5
Don is so fantastic. He took the time to listen to my concerns and to explain everything in a way that I could understand. He even let me know what to expect with the weather on the day of my flight. I felt so much better after speaking with someone so knowledgeable and kind.
Feb 18, 2025
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Jennifer Cooper
Rated 5 out of 5
Dial A Pilot is a wonderful service! My husband and I have an exciting European vacation planned, but I've been unable to truly look forward to it because of apprehension and anxiety around the round-trip transatlantic flight. Gerad helped that tremendously! He was extremely nice and informative -- it's clear that he wants others to appreciate and enjoy flying as much as he does. The joy in his voice as he talked about flying was as helpful to me as all the safety information he provided!
Feb 16, 2025

The Intersection of Two Passions

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William
Rated 5 out of 5
Dan was fantastic with helping me and my fear of flying. I feel confidence going into my next flight. He was able to re assure me and that’s what I needed.
Feb 13, 2025
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Piper Hickman
Rated 5 out of 5
My session was great. Don was friendly and informative. He answered all my questions clearly and thoroughly. I do feel better equipped for my flight next week. He even offered to speak again. I'm glad I called!
Feb 12, 2025
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Michaela Vivona
Rated 5 out of 5
I was feeling so nervous about the flight before. It literally feels like my anxiety flew away. Kyle is so personable and really truly cares about you and wants you to have a positive experience while flying. It's been an absolute game changer having these calls. It's made such a difference and I am even feeling excited about flying!
Feb 11, 2025
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Amy Griffith
Rated 5 out of 5
Dan was super helpful, very comforting and funny about how to change my mindset with facts, scientific specifics and stories about his experience of being a pilot for so many years, especially my concern around flying over water. There were so many things I didn't realize we untrue about my fear that I actually thought were true. Thanks Dan!
Feb 9, 2025
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Laura Davis
Rated 5 out of 5
Before the call, I was extremely nervous about my flight because my coworkers said that flying out of this particular airport was scary. Captain Brett explained exactly how and why takeoff at this airport is different and explained the additional training all pilots must take for this airport. That helped calm my nerves instantly.
Feb 5, 2025
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Melinda Arnold
Rated 5 out of 5
Gerad was so helpful in interacting with my 8 year old son who has some anxieties about flying. He welcomed any question, no matter how silly, and my son truly felt encouraged. (He also just thought it was cool to speak to an actual pilot!) Thanks, Gerad, for your time and your compassion.
Feb 3, 2025
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Laura Davis
Rated 5 out of 5
Gerad was so so helpful and comforting! He answered all my questions and even reviewed my specific flight. I'm feeling hopeful and more reassured about my flight. Thank you, Gerad a d Dial a Pilot!
Feb 3, 2025
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Caitlyn
Rated 5 out of 5
I had such a great first-time experience with Dial A Pilot. I’ve always been an anxious flyer, but have been exponentially more anxious given recent events. Captain Brett was reassuring and really put my mind at ease for my flight tomorrow. I only wish this service had existed 5-10 years ago. I will definitely use it again!
Feb 2, 2025
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Jonathan
Rated 5 out of 5
The pilot I spoke with (Don Cuzzort) could not have been more knowledgeable and more reassuring. It was the best experience I could have had. I’m so glad I found this service. It was Don’s genuine compassion and the amount of time that he was willing to spend with me on the phone that really won me over. Thank you!
Jan 29, 2025

The Intersection of Two Passions

Every single pilot at DAP loves aviation and lives to help others. We realize that travel is integral to the human experience, and we want to help you fly with confidence!

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Wendy Murphy
Rated 5 out of 5
Kyle was very helpful and knowledgeable with all questions I had. I felt closer to being ready for flight! Looking forward to more to come when needed!!
Jan 22, 2025