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Everyone knows that it’s really important for pilots to have good vision along with a host of other qualities. They need to be alert and ready to deal with a whole host of air tasks that require good eyesight from takeoff until landing. However, do they need to have naturally good vision, or can they […]

Pilots have pretty strict rules they need to follow, including what they do when they’re not flying. Airlines want pilots to show up to work bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, so they can fly without putting anyone in danger. However, do these bans extend to smoking any kind of substance? Pilots are allowed to smoke cigarettes—and technically, […]

People who can see colors don’t have to think about all of the barriers that color-blind people face. Not only can they get dressed without worrying about mismatched clothes, but on a more serious note, their vision won’t stop them from the jobs or hobbies they want to do. Many people who are color-blind have […]

Pilots are seen as amazing authority figures of the air. With the position of authority comes a certain number of rules and responsibilities, including some rules that don’t seem to make sense. The rules around a pilot’s appearance are fairly strict, and that includes tattoos. The answer to whether pilots can have tattoos may be […]

Pilots have strict dress codes regarding their appearances and uniforms. They have to maintain a neat appearance at all times, partially for safety reasons and partially to inspire confidence in passengers. Obviously, these rules apply to uniform regulations and visible body modifications, but what about facial hair and beards? The short answer is that commercial […]

Pilots are not just operators of aircraft; they are also representatives of the field of aviation and responsible for the safety of passengers. That means they have to present a professional, trustworthy appearance, which extends to hairstyles. Many airlines require pilots to have neat hair, but what does that mean for hair length? In short, […]

Flying a plane is certainly an anxiety-inducing experience, although for pilots with anxiety, the real stresses may be waiting back on land. There are many helpful tools to manage anxiety, including anti-anxiety medication. However, are pilots allowed to manage their anxiety with medication? In short, pilots are allowed to take anti-anxiety medication as long as […]

Billions of people around the world enjoy an occasional tipple of alcohol at the end of a long day (although, hopefully, most are not drinking on the job). However, for some professions, rules concerning alcohol consumption apply even off the clock. Pilots fall under that category, but the rules regarding drinking are not what you […]

If you’ve ever experienced glare while driving or riding in a car, then you’ve experienced a fraction of what pilots experience while flying. With no cloud cover to protect from the sun (and clouds, in fact, reflecting sunlight), it’s no wonder that pilots need sunglasses to see. However, can they wear any sunglasses, including polarized […]

One of the reasons why so many people love aviation is that there are so many good stories to tell about airplanes. Aviation is adrenaline-fueled, dramatic at times, and a wonderful act—who could ever believe that people could fly? Here are some of the best TV shows that tell the amazing story of aviation. When […]