this is captain ron nielsen's new class at the airport.y have one week to overcome a life of anxiety and for many, a deep sense of shame. >> time for me to get on a plane. >> reporter: it's estimated 25% of fliers have some type of fear. and your chances of dying in a crash are 1 in 60 million, no matter how frequently you fly. but hollywood has made a profit off these fears for generations. >> for some reason, my brain attacks my body and tells me i'm going to die. >> reporter: sue is a real estate agent by day. member of a rock band by night and weekends. this mother of three with an mba is fearless in most phases of her life. but put her on an airplane -- >> i'm scared. >> go on and pretend like you own this thing. >> reporter: this is the fourth time she's taking this class. part of what they'll learn, face your anxiety head on. >> how about a big cheer for all of us who made it? >> reporter: information the captain tells them is key to overcoming fear. >> most people, the first thing they need to do is give themselves permission to be