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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

If you are a pilot or an aviation enthusiast, you have probably heard of both Beechcraft and Piper Aircraft. Both companies are well-known for high-quality manufacturing of aircraft. But which brand is better? Beechcraft and Piper Aircraft are two of the most well-known aircraft manufacturers in the world. Both companies have long histories of manufacturing

Forget your image of lazy celebrities who just spend their days posing for paparazzi, spending their money, and lounging by the pool in their mansions. Some celebrities spend their free time performing amazing hobbies and jobs that require plenty of skill, such as piloting a plane. Here are some unexpected celebrity pilots. Why would someone

While boarding an aircraft, you must have seen two pilots inside the cockpit, busy at work preparing the flight for departure. But why is it called a cockpit? Why not a flight deck? What’s the difference between the two? Why Is A Cockpit Called A Cockpit? It is not exactly clear where the term originated,

The 1930s was an important decade in aviation history. The rudimentary designs of the first few decades of airplanes gave way to more advanced designs that could fly further, carry more people, and were safer. What are the planes that best demonstrate these advances in technology? Read on to find out! The 1930s saw a

Even within the luxurious world of private jets, Russian oligarchs are known for having some of the fanciest and most luxurious machines. Which ones are the best among a flying fleet of fancy jets? Here are some of the 10 best private jets that frequent Russian airspace. Putting together this list takes some time and

The skyline at the airport is dominated by a building most passengers will never enter but is crucial to their safety—the air traffic control tower. These tall buildings tower over the terminal buildings and parking lots that make up the rest of the airport. While all air traffic control towers are tall, the ones on

Shopping for the right type of pilot school can take a little research. There are tons of new terms to wrap your head around, and the dollars and cents of flight training might also look like a riddle. One of the biggest questions potential students need to tackle is the difference between Part 61 vs