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Cole Porter’s musical Anything Goes tells us “There’s No Cure Like Travel.” The Broadway adaptation of Catch Me If You Can croons about the “Jet Set.” Either way, there’s no denying the travel-heavy high-flying pilot life is attractive. But which form of “The Pilot Life” is right for you? On the one hand, there’s certainly […]

Do you still remember what VOR stands for? What about the service limits? How about how to prevent reverse sensing? Anything familiar? If no is your answer, then this article feels timely and directed to you. Here’s what you need to know about VOR. What Does VOR stand for? The VHF omnidirectional Radio Range or VOR […]

While flying has numerous advantages, it might also require someone to be stationary for an extended period of time. It is important to keep the feet and legs comfortable. This can be done with an inflatable footrest; however, are these allowed? Do Airlines Allow Inflatable Footrests? The short answer is that “it depends.” Most airlines do […]

Many people take flight and aviation for granted. They get on a plane, relax and enjoy the ride for a few hours, then get off the plane again. How can planes fly for hours at 30,000 feet and not experience any problems? Pilots and crew operate by a set of rules, one of which is […]

Ever consider becoming a pilot? Well if so, there are numerous types of altitudes as a pilot one would have to be aware of to ensure the safety of the flight. It’s almost the same as being a pastry chef specifically because they are like chemists. They need to follow instructions. Measuring altitude in a […]

We live in a world where it’s assumed that “Bigger is Better.” But what if we told you that when it comes to private jets, sometimes big things come in small packages as these sleek silver birds prove? Industries have seen trends towards smaller, sleeker styles before. Anyone old enough to remember how cellphones were […]

From Sopwith Camels to Spitfires to today’s supersonic jets, from dogfights over Flanders to the Battle of Britain and beyond, the Royal Air Force (RAF) has time and again come flying to the rescue in Britain’s time of need.  One of the oldest and most storied air forces in the world, the history of the […]

From the Hound of the Baskervilles to Heathrow Airport, London is famous for its fog. That said, there’s no need to call on Sherlock homes to crack the case of why fog matters to pilots and airports the world over. Fog lowers visibility, which can make it harder to see where you’re going. That much […]

Arriving at LAX for an LA holiday? Due to arrive at JFK for a big business trip in the Big Apple? Flying to Heathrow or Charles de Gaulle for “business or pleasure” in Europe? Airports are a big deal. But what are the different types of airports? Different airports create a different experience for travelers. […]

The 20th century saw the rise and fall of the Soviet Union, and with it the rise, fall, and rebirth of Russian aviation. Soviet/Russian jets have long been a fixture military aviation, and look set to remain so. Let’s have a look at some of the best Russian fighter jets produced by the former Soviet […]