Can a Pilot Fly Alone? – How Many Pilots Are Needed To Operate a Plane?
A standard flight for an airline pilot consists of thousands of micro-tasks linked together. Whether it is monitoring the radio’s, manipulating the controls, or managing the crew, these tasks must...
An airplane isn’t making money when it isn’t flying right? It stands to reason that airlines want to keep their turnover time as low as possible. For regional flights, it isn’t uncommon for an...
If you ever begin flying as a hobby, one of the first publications you will read is the Airplane Flying Handbook. This surprisingly clear-cut instruction manual is a detailed step-by-step guide for...
Many (too many) airline passengers have had a mental breakdown mid-flight. A select few of these passengers (reports indicate often those consuming large amounts of alcohol) decide to attempt to open...
On any commercial airline, despite there being emergency doors with latches, every single passenger window is sealed and often doubly protected with a layer of plexiglass. Even in the event of fires,...
When an air traffic controller starts their shift, they begin an often unceasing task of managing airplanes that are landing, taking off, or traveling through their airspace, using squawk codes. In a...
