How do pilots see at night?
When you’re on a plane and the sun goes down, you might settle in for sleep and a movie, or turn up the brightness and read a book. But what are the pilots doing? How do the pilots see during…
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Do Pilots Get Free Flights? The Truth About Airline Pilot Benefits.
Here we’ll take a look at some of the most common travel benefits for airline pilots. It’s a hugely popular question, and is seen as one of the main perks of the job. Known as staff travel, pilots have access…
When does a pilot have to retire? — Sometimes NEVER!
There is a stereotype of an old, wise captain who has been flying for many years and knows everything about the industry. While, there are now many young, diverse pilots who are flying commercially. The stereotype is still largely true.…
When will pilots no longer be needed?
When it comes to the future of airline pilots, there appears to be a disconnect between opinion and reality. This is likely due, in part, to the rise of autonomous technology in other industries. Another part is a lack of…
Do you need 20-20 vision to be a pilot?
Do you require 20-20 vision to be a pilot? Many people assume you require excellent natural vision to be a pilot, and this used to be true. But, aviation rules are continuously changing, and are no longer as strict. There…
5 surprising things pilots do when the autopilot is on!
Once upon a time, pilots flew everywhere manually. Known as hand flying, these steely aviators would keep one eye on the gauges, one hand on the thrust levers and one on the yolk. This could go on for hours on…
The ultimate guide to pilot stripes
When you board an airplane and see a pilot walking down the aisle, what do the different numbers of stripes on his or her uniform indicate? Do these stripes represent rank, years of experience, or some other criteria? In this…
Can You Get a Pilot’s Licence with a Criminal Record?
11,166,266 Number of people in the UK in September 2017 with a criminal record. There are many restrictions on who can become a pilot, from eyesight to height! With over 11 million people in the UK with a criminal record,…
Airline pilot dress code
Looks matter! Uniforms are used by many professions to stand out from the crowd. While airlines require their staff to wear uniforms for branding, they also signal to the public the wearers additional training, and help convey a sense of…
Do airline pilots listen to music whilst flying?
Perhaps because they are prominently pictured with headphones on, pilots frequently get asked if they can listen to the music while they are flying. Many websites, forums, and Quora answers quote a widely shared view that because airline regulations don’t…
