aviation
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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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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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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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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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