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….
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….
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!
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
Airline Captains Most Challenging Day (Part 2 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, each of which I’ll dissect across 3 articles.
Airline Captains Most Challenging Day Part 1 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, each of which I’ll dissect over the next few articles.
How many hours to become an Airline Pilot? 2024
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
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
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?
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.