Gibraltar Diversion
Gibraltar is a notoriously windy and challenging airport for pilots, and can become extremely dangerous due to the unpredictable and...
Read MoreWhat are ATC ‘Slots’ & ‘Ready Messages’?
It’s a word nobody likes to hear just after boarding an aircraft….But what are 'slots'? And why are passengers often...
Read MoreDiversion Averted
Airline pilots have to make critical decisions under pressure and today was no different. Here's an insight into the process...
Read MoreFirst Ever Landing
The first time landing an airliner with 200 passenger on board can be a daunting experience, here's my story of...
Read More3 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...
Read MoreAirport Closure & Failure Management
A day filled with decisions, delays and expectation management. Another insight into what the daily life of an airline captain...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MorePan 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....
Read MoreAirline 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...
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