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What are Part 380 Public Charters, EAS, and Should they Only be Operated by Part 121 Airlines Only?
The FAA is proposing a change to the rules that may affect air travel to smaller cities and rural communities as well as some “private jet by the seat” operators.
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5 Random Things that Annoy Pilots
Pilots can be frustrated by various things related to their job environment. Here are five common things that can be annoying.
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LuggageWorks® Stealth vs. StrongBags Vortex
Pilots use a wide range of luggage. Two popular brands of rollaboards are LuggageWorks® and StrongBags. This is a comparison of two models.
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What Corporate America can Learn from the Airlines
The number one pro vs. con about the airlines is their ability to execute there schedules. In this post I discuss what other Corporations could learn from the airlines.
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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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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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Am I Too Old to be a Pilot?
Flying is fun for almost all ages. This article discusses pilot age limits and flying jobs that have no age limit.
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Tip Your Flight Attendants
Tips are a hot topic in the U.S. right now. In this post we debate that Airline Flight Attendants deserve tips and list the top 3 reasons why.
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Do pilots and flight attendants receive tips?
Yes and no. It depends on which type of aircraft that you fly, Find out which type and how much you can make in tips in this article.
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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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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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Do Pilots Fly for Free?
Flying for free is one of the best perks of an airline job. There are some conditions and draw backs. Find out all of the details on this article.
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How many flights per day do airline pilots fly?
Short-haul airline pilots average 3 to 4 flights per day. International or long-haul pilots average less as their flights are much longer. In this article, I open my pilot logbook for your review.
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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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