Pilot Perico Duran

Airline Pilot• Dad• Crew Captain• Instructor• Author

[Pilot Perico Duran @BarbaraCol17407]

Just over a year ago, the idea of ​​writing a book was born here
that would help people better understand aviation, regain confidence in flying, and face that fear that so often limits projects, opportunities, and dreams.

Throughout the process, I realized that talking about the fear of flying was, in reality, talking about many other things. About how we manage anxiety. About how we live with uncertainty. About how we question beliefs we've taken for granted for years. About how we learn to relate to the thoughts that scare us without letting them control our lives.

Because those tools help us board a plane with more ease, but also help us face many of the challenges life throws at us.

Yesterday, at the Book Fair, I felt that idea come to life in a very special way.

It was a beautiful day. Putting faces to so many people I've been talking to for years through a screen, listening to your stories, and sharing a few minutes together was a gift.

I leave with a full heart.

Many of you told me how my outreach had helped you in some way. You spoke of flights you've managed to take. Others shared stories of difficult personal moments where you found support in messages related to calm, confidence, security, or how to cope with certain thoughts.

Listening to all of that is exciting.

Especially because it confirms that understanding things better helps us to live them with more serenity.

It also reminded me of something important: none of this is built alone.

So I want to thank everyone who has helped me along the way: my family, my friends, those who have worked with me on this project, and of course, all of you. Thank you for your love, your trust, and for joining me on this adventure.

That idea, which was born a little over a year ago, gave me one of the most beautiful days I can remember yesterday. And the most precious feeling of all. The fact that, together, we are helping many people live with a little more peace, confidence, and freedom

[Pilot Perico Duran @BarbaraCol17407]

✈️ Pilots don't simply "drive" airplanes. Every flight involves weather analysis, fuel calculations, navigation planning, and risk assessment

[Pilot Perico Duran @BarbaraCol17407]

🌙 The Moon is slowly moving away from Earth about 3.8 centimeters each year. That's roughly the speed at which your fingernails grow

[Pilot Perico Duran @BarbaraCol17407]

📚 Learning one new thing every day doesn't seem like much, but after a year you've gained 365 new pieces of knowledge. Small habits create big results

[Pilot Perico Duran @BarbaraCol17407]

✈️ Turbulence may feel uncomfortable, but it's rarely dangerous. Aircraft are built to withstand forces far stronger than typical turbulence #Pilotspeaker

[Pilot Perico Duran @BarbaraCol17407]

🌍 The Earth rotates at about 1,670 km/h (1,037 mph) at the equator. We don't feel it because everything around us is moving at the same speed #pilotstwtselfieday

[Pilot Perico Duran @BarbaraCol17407]

✈️ Most passengers don't realize that airplanes are struck by lightning more often than you'd think. Modern aircraft are designed to safely conduct the electrical charge and continue flying normally #pilotstwtselfieday #airline

[Jensen Ackles @JensenAckles]

Congrats brother. To you and the whole Walker family. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Jensen Ackles @JensenAckles]

Also @RuthieConnell who is also awesome….and knows way too much.

[Pilot Perico Duran @BarbaraCol17407]

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[Pilot Perico Duran @BarbaraCol17407]

@MiaForTrump I want Elon Musk active in DOGE and President Trump caring out his duties!!

[Pilot Perico Duran @BarbaraCol17407]

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[Pilot Perico Duran @BarbaraCol17407]

@JoshHall2024 Hurray!!! Bout time!!!!

[Pilot Perico Duran @BarbaraCol17407]

@RealJamesWoods This president didn’t have a brain!!! Just half black skin.

[Pilot Perico Duran @BarbaraCol17407]

@Sir_Indica @Geniustechw Yes

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@m_tanya94251 @Geniustechw Yes Tanya!!

[Pilot Perico Duran @BarbaraCol17407]

@bilbee69 @Geniustechw Yes!!!👍

[Pilot Perico Duran @BarbaraCol17407]

@PatrickTucker15 @Geniustechw @weltec2 Good use for protesters….speed bumps!

[Pilot Perico Duran @BarbaraCol17407]

@ExSoldier762 @Geniustechw Yes😊😊😊😊

[Pilot Perico Duran @BarbaraCol17407]

@no_god_nowhere @Geniustechw Yes!!!

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@Smiler_Grogan @Geniustechw Good one Smiler