Captain’s Diary

These insights are shared by our in-house Captain on the Airbus A320 Series, flying short haul across Europe with over 10+ years of current flying experience

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Managing The Grey: Birds

Refusing a takeoff clearance due to birds on the runway is something I’ve never seen anyone do in my 10 year career, but as our thrust was rising to 50%, I made a command call.

November 13, 2023

3 Health Hacks for Airline Pilots

Physical and mental health is of upmost importance for airline pilots. Here’s a few tips and tricks I’ve found helpful…

November 12, 2023

Hazardous Pilot Attitudes Story – Amsterdam Diversion

There area 5 hazardous pilot attitudes and this story is an example of diverting because of them!

September 26, 2023

Athens Adventure: Navigating Thunderstorms, Runway Closures, and High-Pressure Diversion Decisions

Dodging thunderstorms and managing a divert situation at 1am. this was an evening that really tested my pilot capacity….

September 5, 2023

How To Become An Airline Pilot

Becoming an airline pilot is a great and rewarding career, but how do you get there? What are the best pilot training schools and routes in?

August 26, 2023

4 Claims to make if flight delayed or cancelled EU/UK

Flight Delayed or Cancelled? Our Airline Captains tells you exactly what compensation you should be seeking from your airline

Managing The Grey: Birds

3 Health Hacks for Airline Pilots

Hazardous Pilot Attitudes Story – Amsterdam Diversion

Athens Adventure: Navigating Thunderstorms, Runway Closures, and High-Pressure Diversion Decisions

How To Become An Airline Pilot

4 Claims to make if flight delayed or cancelled EU/UK

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