Articles by Nicolas Coccolo

Nicolas Coccolo writes for the Fofly blog, mainly on how aviation works and flight safety, explained in plain language.

Aviation

Why Did the Plane Come In Sideways? A Pilot Explains Crosswind Landings

September 30, 2026Nicolas Coccolo

Rows of empty seats and windows inside an airliner cabin

Aviation

Every airplane noise explained, by a pilot

September 22, 2026Nicolas Coccolo

Aviation

Why Did the Plane Climb Away Instead of Landing? A Pilot Explains the Go-Around

September 16, 2026Nicolas Coccolo

Aviation

Can Pilots Land in Fog? A Pilot Explains Low-Visibility Landings

September 8, 2026Nicolas Coccolo

Aviation

Why Do Airplane Wings Bend So Much? A Pilot Explains

September 2, 2026Nicolas Coccolo

Aviation

What Happens if an Engine Fails in Flight? A Pilot Explains

August 26, 2026Nicolas Coccolo

Aviation

Are Morning Flights Really Less Turbulent? A Pilot Explains

August 19, 2026Nicolas Coccolo

Wellbeing

Your First Flight With Fear of Flying: A Pilot's Survival Guide

August 4, 2026Nicolas Coccolo

Open suitcase on a bed while packing before a trip

Anxiety

The week before the flight: How to handle the dread that builds

July 21, 2026Nicolas Coccolo

Airliner on final approach, landing gear down, above the approach lights

Aviation

Is landing really the most dangerous part of the flight?

July 7, 2026Nicolas Coccolo

Passenger seen from behind looking at the wing through the cabin window

Wellbeing

How to choose a fear of flying course that actually works

June 30, 2026Nicolas Coccolo

Anxiety

Aerophobia or fear of flying!

Aerophobia, or aviophobia, is the clinical term for fear of flying. What is it? How is it diagnosed? How does an intense dislike differ from a true phobia?

April 7, 2026Nicolas Coccolo