aircraft
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How do pilots know where to go?
After the boss tells us where to go, pilots use a combination of maps and visual landmarks, radio aids, GPS, and aircraft technology to navigate. This post explains it all in more detail.
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How do Pilots get Paid?
Most airline pilots get paid per flight hour. This is the time from when the boarding door closes, and the parking brake is released until the landing and the door is opened.
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How Pilots Stay Calm
Do you ever wonder how pilots stay calm on the flight deck? In this post, I list 7 common traits that pilots have in common. 7 things that we do to remain calm.
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Pima Air & Space Museum
The Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, AZ, is well worth the visit. The museum is vast, with several large hangars and and a boneyard.
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What kids REALLY need to know to be a pilot.
Do and don’t for kids that want to be pilots. I share some practical advice. Hint, you do not have to be good at math.
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The weather is fine in Boca, why are we delayed?
Weather delays can happen even if the weather is good at your departure and your destination. This post provides more details and how they had to be explained to a rude passenger.
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What are Special Airports?
The FAA keeps a list of Special Pilot-In-Command Qualification Airports. They are airports that are challenging to take off or land. Find out if your local airport is on the list.
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National Museum of the USAF
The Nation Museum of the United States Air Force near Dayton, OH is a fantastic facility! Read my suggestions and see my photos in this post.
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Do Pilots or the Computer Fly the Plane?
Yes, to both. Generally speaking, pilots take off and land the airplane, and the autopilot controls the aircraft en route. Do humans or computers fly better? This article explains.
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National Air and Space Museum at Dulles (IAD)
I recently visited the National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles Airport. I highly recommend it if you’re a pilot or #avgeek like me.
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Top Gun Maverick, Tom Cruise, and Bob Hoover
Find out what Bob Hoover and a 75 year old story has to do with Tom Cruise and Top Gun Maverick.
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Pilot to Human Dictionary
Aviation can be a language of its own. This article defines a list of common words that pilots and flight attendants use.
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Why is your social media hashtag “#foldingtacos”?
There is some equipment on a jet airliner that utilizes the phrase folding tacos. This post explains where.
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