If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if an airplane window broke — dramatic movie-style suction or slight increase in noise — you’re in the right place! In this blog post, we’ll continue on our journey through the realities behind…
On the ground, slowing down is simple. Like cars, buses or trains, commercial aircraft are fitted with wheel brakes. Known as toe brakes, pilots use their feet to push the tops of the rudder pedals away, applying braking to the…
If you’ve been convicted of driving under the influence, known as a DUI, then you might be wondering if you can still get a pilot’s licence? This is a popular question that affects a huge number of the American public…
If you’ve been keeping an eye on flight schedules over the past 40 years (who hasn’t?!) you might have noticed three things: The types of aircraft flying the routes have changed substantially. The number of flights has exploded. The journey…
After cult movies like Flight, with it’s famous alcoholic airline Captain, it’s a question that’s been on many people’s minds — do airline pilots get drug and alcohol tested? And if so, when? The answer is yes. Pilots are required…
Do you have a need for speed? When it comes to commercial planes, which one will get you there the fastest? Or, are you just curious as to what speed you’ll reach whilst travelling on your next holiday? In this…
So, you want to become a pilot, but you don’t have the money? You’re not alone! Many people dream of becoming a pilot, but assume that they can’t because of the high cost of training. In the UK, to go…
Do you wonder how often pilots are at home? As a career known for long periods away, the answer may surprise you. In this article, we take a look at the average number of nights airline pilots spend away from…
It’s important to start with a reassurance. Thousands of dogs are flown in cargo on commercial aircraft every year. It’s a popular service, and often the only way to transport pets long distances — especially as airlines have clamped down…
Most people have experienced the feeling of being on a delayed flight. You board the plane and take your seat, only to look at the departure time and see that it has been pushed back. You then spend the next…
