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A Day in the Life of a Pilot

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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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Discovering ITA Airways Airbus A220-100 (Part 1: LCY-LIN)

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

There are special conditions that pilots must follow when flying to and out of this airport. You are able to view the traffic of the tarmac from the windows of the corridor which lead to the end of the pier. We flew through some clouds but there was no turbulence. There are a few cafes to enjoy a meal before departure.

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Turbulence and Triumph: Lessons learned about flying (and about life)

Air Facts

Turbulence and Triumph: Lessons learned about flying (and about life) Air Facts Journal As pilots, each flight teaches us something new—about aviation, about the world, and about ourselves. The air was crisp, and the skies were clear—a pilot’s dream. The turbulence grew stronger, and the clouds loomed closer.

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Safety in the Skies: Debunking Myths About Small Planes

Pilot's Life Blog

Factors such as pilot experience, flight purpose, and operational environments play significant roles in these statistics. Pilot Training and Experience: Pilot proficiency is crucial for flight safety. This thorough preparation ensures that our pilots are well-equipped to handle various flight scenarios safely.

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Airport Slots: The Unsung Heroes Keeping Our Skies Orderly

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Airport Slots: The Unsung Heroes Keeping Our Skies Orderly Ever found yourself drumming your fingers on the armrest, staring out at the tarmac, wondering why your flight’s running late ? This is critical for managing separation between aircraft, especially avoiding the potential hazards of wake turbulence left by larger planes.

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Flying FireFly Propeller Plane from Kuala Lumpur (Subang) to Singapore (Seletar)!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

The airport tarmac, traffic was very light at that time. So for the pilots to communicate with the cabin crew, they need to do so by the telephone. Hardly any turbulence during this flight. The pilots were forced to do a go-around due to the inclement weather and finally landed after 1 hr 20 minutes in the air.

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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. Announcement was made by the Captain about our flight which we would to expect some turbulence especially along the way but no mention about the flight delay.