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A Day in the Life of a Pilot

Ask Captain Lim

A Day in the Life of a Pilot For many passengers, air travel is a routine experience – boarding a plane, settling into a seat, and trusting that the air craft will safely reach its destination. But behind the smooth operation of every flight is a carefully organized routine carried out by pilots. Weather plays a crucial role.

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The Essential Guide to Runway Markings

Pilot Institute

As a pilot, understanding every airport marking that you may encounter is vital to the safe operation of your aircraft. Centerlines, aiming points, and touchdown zones help pilots land accurately. Airport markings are a system of symbols, lines, and colors found on runways, taxiways, aprons, and other areas of an airport.