Professional Pilot

JULY 7, 2025

General aviation (GA) pilots, corporate flight departments, and privately-owned aircraft cannot use airline terminals. Some airports have only one FBO – described sardonically by pilots as “hostage” FBOs, since they’re the only option on that airport. On the other hand, some airports afford pilots several choices.

Fixed Base Operator

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Cactus Garden allows aviation geeks to view some aircraft at the tarmac. I wonder how the ex- A320 pilots feel about flying this aircraft, switching from the Sidestick to the Yoke it might take some time to get used to. Just took off in this dreadful weather. The weather didn't look too bad. The city view of Singapore.

Weather

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 17, 2025

Yesterday was a challenging travel day in the United States, due to some weather systems. Anyone else who traveled yesterday knows it was a problem ridden due to a deadly weather system that moved across the country with a 50k ft ceiling (i.e. Clearly no pilot. But nothing for a family of for via DFW, PHX, CLT, PHI or ORD.

Weather

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 31, 2024

While the typical journey from Houston to San Jos, Costa Rica, takes about three and a half hours, the flight sat on the tarmac for the entire duration and more. A United Airlines flight recently suffered a significant delay, leading to turmoil from frustrated passengers and an unfortunate memory in the books.

Tarmac

Air Facts

JULY 31, 2024

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. On that day, the weather forecast was favorable, with light and variable winds. The air was crisp, and the skies were clear—a pilot’s dream.

Turbulence

Pilot's Life Blog

MAY 6, 2025

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.

Weather

Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 15, 2024

From daring rescues of downed pilots as enemy forces closed in to handling a crazed water buffalo aboard a C-123K transport, seasoned veterans share their unforgettable and extraordinary experiences. The “towel rail” antenna on its back was part of a retrofitted system that provided all-weather blind navigation capability.

Cockpit

Fear of Landing

MAY 10, 2024

737 Skids Off Tarmac In Senegal An Air Senegal flight left the runway during take-off late on Wednesday night , with flames allegedly engulfing one side of the plane. At least 10 people were injured at Dakar’s Blaise Daigne airport, including the pilot.

Tarmac

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The weather was not good that day. The airport tarmac, traffic was very light at that time. I checked the weather radar and fortunately for us, the weather was good until evening time. I checked the weather radar and fortunately for us, the weather was good until evening time. The take off was very noisy!

Weather

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 7, 2024

This side of the terminal offers view of the tarmac and if you go up to the food court, you are able to do some photography over there. One thing I won't miss is the dreadful weather. Once done, I entered the airside of the airport. There are a good number of shops and eateries at the airside. I can only speculate. Goodbye Mumbai!

Cabin Crew

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

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. Once we were on our way, we flew through a bit of turbulence but once the weather was better, the seat belt sign was turned off. Goodbye Frankfurt! I certainly am.

Airlines

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Plane spotting and photography are possible at the international airside as the windows offer unobstructed clear view of the tarmac and you get great views like these photos below. I love to see more female pilots flying out there, you girls rock! Rolling down the runway in this gloomy weather. Thanks for the memories.

Airlines

Ask the Pilot

AUGUST 5, 2024

On the most basic level, hot weather affects air travel the way it affects most things: it makes people uncomfortable and wears them down. Imagine what it’s like slinging suitcases out on the tarmac when the mercury hits triple digits. How do extreme temperatures impact air travel? Things happens more slowly.

Weather

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

Therefore it is common for flight delays in departure and arrival especially if the weather is bad. The Air India pilots and cabin crew selected to operate the A350, have to undergo crew familisation program before being allowed to operate the aircraft. Well done to the PIC (Pilot-in-command)! So overall, this flight was smooth.

Cabin Crew