Diversion Averted
Airline pilots have to make critical decisions under pressure and today was no different. Here’s an insight into the process behind one…
First Ever Landing
The first time landing an airliner with 200 passenger on board can be a daunting experience, here’s my story of how it went….
Virgin Atlantic Pilot Story
A Virgin First Officer gives unparalleled insights into what life’s like operating as a pilot for one of the worlds most infamous airlines.
3 Hardest Parts of being an Airline Captain (that they don’t teach you on the command course!)
What are the 3 hardest parts of being an airline captain that they won’t teach you in flight school? This airline captain reveals all….
EasyJet Captain Story
An easyJet captain gives unparalleled insights into what life’s like operating in the commanders seat at one of Europes largest airlines
The Danger of Long Duty Days
It’s a Sunday morning and I’m jolted awake by the piercing sound of my phone ringing at 5am for what is going to be (unbeknown to me at this point) a whopping 16+ hour duty day…
Pan Pan! First Medical Divert
It’s 7pm and dark outside. We’re sat at 38000ft in the cruise over Croatia on the way back to London. Today we’ve already flown from London to Egypt and we’re on our return leg. With the slot delay we’d absorbed in Egypt, the duty was going to a fraction over 14 hours long by the […]
Airline Captains Most Challenging Day (Part 3 of 3)
This was a day that pushed my skills and capacity as both a Commander and a human being to the limit. It consisted of 3 main events, the 3rd of which is detailed here – Flight Planning Laws, Discretion Limits & Passenger Management!
Jet2 Senior First Officer Story
A Jet2 Senior First Officer gives unparalleled insights into what life’s like operating as a pilot for Europes most loved airline.
Airline Pilot Mental Health – Impact of the Job Role
The role of a modern day airline pilot has evolved into a recipe for a mental health disaster, the consequences of which could be catastrophic