FAQ

Fly Colour Calm was created by a nervous flyer, for nervous flyers.

Fly Colour Calm provides support for the unique challenges of flight anxiety. Here is what sets it apart:

• Wellbeing Support: Every mindful colouring design is centred around uplifting affirmations and calming aviation facts. These provide reassurance and comforting knowledge.
• The "Flight Log" System: The unique journal-style pages help you document your journey, allowing you to reflect on your progress and celebrate your successes after you land. *not included in Just Colour Edition
• Travel-Specific Design: Aeroplane space can be tight. Fly Colour Calm books are uniquely sized to fit perfectly on an aeroplane tray table, and the wiro-binding means you can flip pages easily without needing extra room.
• Built for the Journey: Every book is coated with a protective anti-scuff laminate to ensure it stays beautiful and scratch-free, no matter how many flights it joins you on.

These books aren’t intended as a cure for fear of flying, but rather as a supportive tool to have by your side — one part of a calming toolkit.

For me, Fly Colour Calm has been just one part of a more holistic approach to feeling gradually more at ease in the air. Alongside colouring, I listen to relaxing meditations before a flight, learn about aviation through books and podcasts, and find comfort in connecting with others who feel the same. I’ve explored courses and therapeutic approaches too — all of which have helped in different ways.

Think of these books as a gentle companion — a creative distraction to help shift your focus, soothe your mind, and remind you of the reasons you're flying.

Fly Colour Calm

• 285mm x 216mm x 10mm
• Weight: 500g

Fly Colour Calm: Just Colour Edition

• 210mm x 210mm x 7mm
• Weight: 280g

Whether you prefer the full-sized edition or the compact Just Colour version, both are designed to slide easily into handbags or backpacks carried on board. I recommend always checking these measurements against your favourite flight bag to ensure a comfortable fit.

Fly Colour Calm

• 30 colouring pages

Fly Colour Calm: Just Colour Edition

• 24 colouring pages

Each colouring page typically takes a few hours to complete (I usually complete one in 3-4 hours). You might choose to complete one design across two short-haul flights, or during one long-haul journey, depending on your pace.

Choosing Your Tools
The books are printed on high-quality 170gsm paper, which is perfect for felt tips, fine liners, gel pens, and crayons.

A Note on Markers: To keep the reverse side of your designs pristine, I recommend avoiding permanent markers, Sharpies, or alcohol-based pens, as these will likely bleed through. Similarly, try to avoid heavy layering or holding a wet pen in one spot for too long to prevent "show-through."

My Personal Favourite: I’ve used felt tips for years, but these days I find softly blending coloured pencils to be the most soothing way to bring these destinations to life. The designs were created for their vibrancy - just have fun with it!

Top Tip: Always test your pens on a small area first to see how they behave on the paper.

On my own journey with fear of flying, I’ve felt so grateful to be part of a supportive and understanding community. Sharing your experiences with Fly Colour Calm — and your moments of progress — can offer real comfort to others who are on a similar journey. If you'd like to share, you can tag #flycolourcalm in any photos of the book in use or designs you are proud of.

You’re welcome to use your coloured designs for personal projects, but please note they aren’t for commercial resale. As well as social media, I’ve created a Gallery page on this website to celebrate your creativity and courage!

Absolutely! I know flight anxiety is something people experience all over the world, and I’m so happy to be able to ship internationally. As a small independent business based in the UK, I’m unable to cover international shipping costs — these are calculated at checkout, with different options available depending on your location and budget.

As well as being the creator of Fly Colour Calm, I also work four days a week in my primary job. I aim to dispatch orders at least 3-4 times a week outside of my working hours.

UK orders are sent via Royal Mail tracked delivery. Typically, this will arrive 2-3 working days after dispatch. International orders can take 2-3 weeks to arrive. I would recommend ordering Fly Colour Calm a month before travel if ordering internationally (outside of the UK). Double-check your delivery address before placing your order, as I’m unable to resend parcels due to incorrect details.

To avoid any delays or disappointment, please allow plenty of time for your order to arrive. Fly Colour Calm is here to support you, especially when you're preparing to fly, so giving your chosen book time to arrive means it can be with you when you need it most.

Each Fly Colour Calm book is carefully inspected on arrival from the printers and personally wrapped to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.

If you're unhappy with the quality of your item, please email a photo and your order number to hello@flycolourcalm.co.uk so I can help.

Changed your mind? Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase. Refunds or exchanges can only be offered if the product is faulty or returned unused and in it’s original state.

As a small business, return postage costs are the customer’s responsibility, as well as any loss in value if the item is not returned in a resalable condition.

Please allow up to 10 days for returns to arrive, and several working days for your refund to be processed after I receive the item.

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I would enjoy so much to see how these books have supported you with your flying journey. Please send reviews to hello@flycolourcalm.co.uk or tag #flycolourcalm on social media. If you’re happy to include a photo or two, I’d be delighted to see the book in use!