Chris Pohl
I'm Captain Chris Pohl. At twelve years old, sitting in the cockpit of a Boeing 727 between Melbourne and Coolangatta, I knew exactly what I was going to do with my life.
Forty five years later I've flown freight at night, towed targets for the Navy, crossed six continents, flown for five different airlines and spent the last thirty two years as a widebody long-haul Captain, Instructor and Examiner.
Across millions of miles and hundreds of pilots trained, one thing has stayed true: Knowledge Conquers Fear. Every pilot, including me, was frightened more than once. Understanding is what replaced fear.
My goal isn't to dismiss your fear. It's to remove the mystery that feeds it.
Calm at 38,000 Feet — A Captain's Guide to Understanding Turbulence and Flying Without Fear. Everything in this app is drawn from it.
captainchris.com is where I share more of the story — longer reads on turbulence and flying anxiety, behind-the-scenes notes from the flight deck, and updates on talks and new material. If the app has helped, there's more waiting for you there.
Visit captainchris.comCaptain Chris AI is an educational tool and does not provide real-time operational advice. Always follow the instructions of your flight crew.
This app is an educational and relaxation tool. It does not diagnose or treat anxiety disorders and is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological care.