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A Day in the Life of a Pilot

Ask Captain Lim

Passengers might notice the plane moving slowly on the tarmac. Pilots must align the aircraft perfectly, control speed and safely touch down, often while dealing with crosswinds. On Board Checks Once on board, pilots follow a strict checklist – aviation standard operating procedures to prevent human error.

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Flying on New Year's Day With A New Airline from Frankfurt to Athens!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

What I like about the interior of the terminals at this airport is they offer good view of the tarmac which allow great opportunity to take good photos of the aircraft. To get there, you need to follow the signboard leading you to a lift and from the lower level, you can walk through the underpass to get to the other building.