First Ever Landing
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The first time landing an airliner with 200 passenger on board can be a daunting experience, here’s my story of how it went….
3 Hardest Parts of being an Airline Captain (that they don’t teach you on the command course!)
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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….
Airline Captains Most Challenging Day (Part 3 of 3)
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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!
Airline Pilot Mental Health – Impact of the Job Role
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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
Airline Captains Most Challenging Day (Part 2 of 3)
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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, each of which I’ll dissect across 3 articles.
Airline Captains Most Challenging Day Part 1 of 3
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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, each of which I’ll dissect over the next few articles.
How many hours to become an Airline Pilot? 2024
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An aviation career can be both rewarding and lucrative, so how many hours it will take to become a commercial airline pilot?
Managing The Grey: Birds
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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.
3 Health Hacks for Airline Pilots
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Physical and mental health is of upmost importance for airline pilots. Here’s a few tips and tricks I’ve found helpful…
Do You Need A Degree To Become An Airline Pilot?
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No, you absolutely don’t need a degree to become a commercial airline pilot in 2023. Some pilots opt to gain a college, university, or bachelor’s degree before flying, but this isn’t a current requirement for any major airlines.