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Layover Length: What Determines How Long Crews Stay Overnight?

The influencers of time spent in a destination city.

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United Airlines Pilot On Vacation In Maui Volunteers To Fly Plane To Mainland

The pilot has more than 30 years of experience flying aircraft.

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How Do Footballers Fly? From Charter Flights To Private Jets

Taking a look at how football clubs fly their players around the world.

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Is It Possible To Board The Wrong Plane These Days?

Sometimes it's too late to hop off.

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10 Interesting Facts About Aviation That You Might Not Know

Even the most seasoned flyers may not know these facts.

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What Do Pilots Talk About When Not Communicating With Air Traffic Control?

Passing time in a low workload environment.

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Tom Stuker: The Story Of The World's Most Frequent Flyer

Tom Stuker recently hit 23 million miles with United Airlines.

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How Do Fighter Jets Fly Upside-Down?

An inverted flight can be sustained if the wings generate lift even in the upside-down position.

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Do Babies Need Their Own Seat When Flying?

Helpful tips when flying with babies and small children.

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Staying Informed: Do Pilots Carry Written Notes With Them In The Cockpit?

It's an electronic era, but sometimes, a written note works best.

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Why Certain Clothes And Shoes Can Be Safety Hazards In Aircraft Accidents

Always keep your shoes on and wear clothing made from natural materials.

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Is Flying Harder For Left-Handed Pilots?

Does handedness play a role in the challenge of flying?

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How Do Athletes Deal With Jet Lag?

Jet lag is much worse when flying from west to east.

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What Do Pilots Keep In Their Bags?

In times past, pilots carried huge bags because they were required to carry a lot of items, such as chart binders, and company manuals.

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How Do Airbus & Boeing Aircraft Differ On A Technical Level?

One manufacturer's aircraft have yokes while the others have sidesticks, but there are also several other differences.

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The Important Role Of GPS Technology During Landings

Why GPS approaches and landings might very well be the future of aviation.

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How Flying Differs For Diabetic Passengers

Extra care may need to be taken.

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The Differences Between IFR And VFR Flying

Flying VFR is very different to flying IFR.

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The Best Tips And Tricks To Give A First Time Flier

Every little helps to make the journey easier.

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