I can't recommend Patrick Smith's writing highly enough. I used to be somewhat uncomfortable when flying: the lack of control was extremely unsettling. But after reading Ask the Pilot for a while, I came to understand and respect the role of the pilot.
I would also strongly recommend his books, _Ask The Pilot_ and _Cockpit Confidential_ for anybody who travels (and especially for nervous fliers). Now I fly quite regularly, and love it.
Same experience here. The day after finishing Cockpit Confidential I experienced my first go-around landing in bad weather. I wasn't nervous because I had some idea why it occurred and what was happening in the cockpit.
I would also strongly recommend his books, _Ask The Pilot_ and _Cockpit Confidential_ for anybody who travels (and especially for nervous fliers). Now I fly quite regularly, and love it.