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What do You Need to Know Before Becoming a Pilot?

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Becoming a pilot involves numerous complexities that many aspiring pilots overlook before entering the profession. The path requires understanding various operational realities, from regulatory requirements to career progression systems that…

Aviation News

United Airlines Pilot Banned for Intoxication on Transatlantic Flight

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A United Airlines pilot has been banned from flying for a year by a Paris court after attempting to fly while intoxicated on a transatlantic flight from Paris’ Charles-de-Gaulle Airport…

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Air India Pilot Investigated for Flight Deck Breach with Female Friend

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An Air India pilot is currently under investigation for allegedly flouting flight deck procedures during a flight from Dubai to Delhi. According to reports, the captain invited a female friend…

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Pilot Retirements Pose Challenges for US Airlines in the Coming Years

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The aviation industry is set to face a major challenge in the coming years as a significant number of pilots will be forced to retire due to age restrictions. According…

Discover Your Dream Job in Aviation: A Guide to Launching Your Career in the Skies

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Passionate about planes and flying? Consider a career in aviation. Our guide provides a roadmap to help you navigate requirements and training for options like piloting, air traffic control, and…

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Women as Pilots, and what can be done to encourage more girls to become pilots?

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Women have soared into the air since 1932, more specifically since Amelia Mary Earhart, the first female aviator to fly over the Atlantic. She first gained fame by being the…

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What Happened to American Airlines Flight 587

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What’s the story behind the American Airlines Flight 587, the second deadliest aviation accident in the U.S.? The crash ended the lives of 265 people and 2 dogs. How did…

The Deadliest Crashes in History

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Air transportation is the safest way to travel, however, our world has witnessed some terrific unforgettable air crashes. In this article, we are to list the Top 10 deadliest air…

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The small light bulb that brought this big jet to ashes

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It’s the year 1972, on the 29th of December, Eastern Airlines flight 401 is flying between JFK, new york, and Miami Airport, Florida. Operated by a 4-month-old Lockheed l-1011-1 Tristar…

A Horrible crash just because of ignoring 28 seconds: Santa Barbara Flight 518

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February 21st 2008, Santa Barbara Airlines, flight 518 is preparing for a flight to Carcass from Alberto Carnevalli Airport Merida, Venezuela. Aldino Garatina Gomez is today’s Captain (age 36). He…

How to Recognize the Type of Commercial Airplanes – PART#1

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Have you ever been sitting in the airport waiting for your flight whilst watching planes of different sizes taxiing, taking – off, and/or landing in front of you? Did that…

About a Career in Aviation

Have you ever thought to become a flight instructor?

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For many people, learning to fly is a dream come true. But have you ever considered teaching flying? To be a flight instructor? A flight instructor is someone who instructs…

Max crew duty and captain’s discretion

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The flight crew members have to get 10-hours of rest time every 24 hours. The maximum duty day is 14 hours and has to be followed by 10-hours of rest…

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Can UV Rays From Flying Hurt You?

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When you are souring miles above the surface of the Earth without any cloud cover or protection, can the beaming sunlight from the windows of a plane hurt your skin?…

Aviation

The Story of the World’s Busiest Flight

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If you were to go on a fully booked all economy flight for 4 hours straight, you would be dreading the very thought of going on it; but not the…

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Personality Traits That Make For An Outstanding Pilot

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While many children glorify pilots much like they do with teachers, firefighters, and police officers, the daily grind of being a pilot can be challenging. While flying a plane is…

Aviation

How Do Gliders Fly?

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Gliders are planes without an engine. They have four forces acting on them – lift, weight (gravity), drag and thrust. Although gliders do not have their own power to provide…

Cirrus Vision Jet: The World’s Most Popular Private Jet

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The Cirrus Vision Jet is a one-of-a-kind personal jet that doesn’t fit any of the pre-existing jet categories. It was built with the Cirrus pilot in mind, created to burn…

What Factors Can Prevent You from Becoming a Pilot?

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Becoming a commercial pilot is an exciting opportunity for many people who find joy in flying. While nearly anyone can get a drivers’ license, a commercial pilot license has some…

United Airlines Plans To Bring Back Supersonic Air Travel By 2029

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United Airlines has announced a firm order of 15 “Overture” jets from Denver-based aerospace company Boom Supersonic, with an option for 35 more, contingent upon the new airliner meeting United’s…

The 6 Most Dangerous Airports in the World

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A regular flight is scary enough for some people. While planes are still one of the safest means of travel, some airports are just more challenging than others. Here are…

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The Purpose Of Jet Engine Spirals

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You may have noticed those spinning white spirals in a jet engine at one point or another. But have you ever stopped to think about why they’re there? As cute…

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Oxygen Supplies Aboard Modern Aircraft

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If a sudden decompression were to happen inflight, each passenger and crew member would have their own oxygen supply. We will take a look at the systems installed for both…

What’s behind the Murphy’s Law?

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Everyone has ever heard about the Murphy’s Law or probably is familiar to people who has mentioned it. And everyone knows that this law is neither positive nor optimistic. In…

The Origins of Aviation & Airlines

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For anything in this life, there is a beginning. For aviation the beginning is considered to be a little different and unique, simply because, who in the ancient times ever…