Pilot

Pilot explains the most challenging part about flying a commercial jet

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 […]

Former Concorde pilot said flying the jet was like 'a bus driver being given a Ferrari to go and play with'

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 […]

Commercial airline pilot shares what he'd change about planes to make sure another MH370 never happens again

A simple solution

Passengers applaud pilot for refusing to fly at the last minute due to gut feeling

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, […]

Commercial pilot shares the number 1 most challenging simulation scenario he's ever been put through in training

Scary stuff

Mind-bending footage shows pilot demonstrating Newton’s law of physics at 30,000 feet

Cracking open a cold one with the boys at 30,000 feet

World's most experienced Boeing 747 pilot explains why we use brace position on planes

There’s a really important reason behind it

Pilot says that if you can drive a car you can fly a plane and explains why

This pilot says that if you can drive a car you can fly a plane, which is music to every aviation fan’s ears. The captain explained that even though you need other requirements, actually learning to pilot a plane is something that drivers can master with persistence. But after he shared the advice online, not […]

Why this United Airlines pilot waited 30 years for one exact flight and it's finally happened

It was a huge occasion

Pilot performs the almost impossible by landing Airbus A380 nearly sideways during a storm

It’s mind-blowing footage

What an American Airlines pilot says on his final flight before retirement will bring you to tears

It’s just allergies, right?

Delta pilot goes viral after making unusual announcement about needing to get home to his chickens

His chickens are his reason

Pilot clears up chemtrails conspiracy theory and explains exactly what those white streaks in the sky are

This pilot cleared up the chemtrails conspiracy theory and explained exactly why white trails appear in the sky behind planes. It’s a question that crosses all of our minds when we spot a plane flying high in the sky, followed by a wispy white trail. Over the years, many theories have surfaced in regard to […]

Pilot shows off the only two windows that open on an airplane

Have you ever wondered if the windows on an aircraft can actually be opened? Well, this pilot showed off the only two windows that open on an airplane. We all know planes have safety features, but an open window is something that you hardly ever see. But one pilot decided to explain all and got […]

Pilot explains why you don't need to be worried about turbulence

This pilot explained why you don’t need to be worried about turbulence when you’re flying off on your summer holidays. Sometimes when cruising at high speeds in the air, we can feel like we’re dropping thanks to turbulence. And, with not much peripheral vision, the feeling can scare flyers. But one pilot revealed what’s actually […]

Man explains how he became a Gulfstream private jet pilot at just 21 years old

This 21-year-old became a Gulfstream pilot, but it nearly didn’t happen. Before his 22nd birthday, Owen was flying a Gulfstream G4 – a $40 million private jet known for whisking billionaires across continents in complete luxury. But how did he get there? It’s a story that almost didn’t take off.  It meant risking every dollar […]