Pilot
This man from Texas gave a full breakdown of how much it costs to become a pilot after quitting his six-figure job, and it may make your eyes water. After working a job in finance, this man decided to go all in, with the aim of eventually flying off into the sunset. However, he was […]
This commercial pilot revealed all when it comes to what really happens behind the cockpit door before takeoff. When jumping on a flight, we often take things at face value and assume all the checks and processes that we see are all that happens. But, it turns out that more goes on behind the cockpit […]
Not as easy as you may imagine
Have you wondered why planes don’t go into space?
American Airlines passengers thought they were finally on their way to Hawaii when the pilot dropped a curveball – he wasn’t ‘feeling it,’ and refused to fly. Instead of boos, the clip posted to YouTube by Johnny Jet shows the cabin breaking into applause. It was already their third aircraft of the day, and while […]
Flying a plane isn’t an easy task, with pilots having to master many skills and rack up flying hours to achieve special ranks in the aircraft industry, but luckily, autopilot exists. It turns out that pilots don’t actually have to do all of the work themselves, thanks to the addition of autopilot mode. As laid […]
Flying, love it or hate it, is part of many people’s travel plans, and sometimes, after taking off, travelers can experience a huge rumble of turbulence, but fear not, as a pilot has explained all. For many people, this can cause alarm, but one pilot has explained why you don’t need to be worried about […]
A US pilot has revealed why your flight departures are often at odd times, such as 17:11, and not strictly at half past or on the hour. When flying, you’ll find that some flights have odd staggered times and sometimes fall at odd minutes past the hour. After previously dishing out advice on things all […]
This US airline pilot revealed a clever hack to help ear pressure when flying, and it could change the way you travel forever. Let’s face it, when flying, the takeoff and landing are two of the most dreaded parts due to a drop and an increase in pressure. But, after taking this advice, your days […]
A pilot explained the most challenging part of his job flying a commercial jet, and his response isn’t quite what you’d expect. The cockpit is full of surprises, with controls able to power the jet as well as communicate with passengers and crew. But one of the most challenging aspects of the job often occurs […]
A former Concorde pilot has given an insight into what flying the supersonic jet was really like. Concorde was a plane ahead of its time, flying at twice the speed of sound, and setting many records during its incredible lifespan. Now, a pilot has truly revealed what it was like to fly one of these […]
In April 2024, an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu was abruptly canceled after the pilot made a decision due to his gut feeling. The now-viral TikTok video of his announcement has reignited attention, garnering millions of views and praise from viewers around the globe. Passengers, instead of venting frustration, burst into applause, […]
Cracking open a cold one with the boys at 30,000 feet