Charlie Page
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End of an era: How the mighty Boeing 747 inspired this pilot
The Boeing 747 played a major part in developing my passion for aviation and inspiring me to become an airline pilot. → Read More
How pilots spend their downtime
The life of an airline pilot is an odd one. Once we step off the aircraft, for the most part, the time until we have to head back to the airport is ours to do with what we want, and it's safe to say that no two trips are ever the same. → Read More
Why the quickest flight route might not always be the obvious one
Here's why the best route isn't always the one you might think, depending on the days that you're flying. → Read More
11 safety features in aircraft cabins that you may not know exist
From hidden fire extinguishers to smoke masks and survival equipment to portable oxygen, the cabin of an airliner is packed full of safety features that you may never normally get to see. → Read More
How what’s happening on the ground affects how high pilots fly
Here's how pilots determine safe altitudes and prepare for difficult scenarios. → Read More
Everything that could go wrong with a plane engine — and how a pilot deals with it
Plane engines are so reliable, most pilots go their entire careers without experiencing a major issue. All pilots can deal with just about any engine problem that may occur. → Read More
How do pilots know when airplane engines aren’t performing correctly?
How is performance data displayed to the pilots, what does it mean and how do we deal with situations when the engines suffer a malfunction? → Read More
How aircraft generate electricity and what happens if it fails during flight
Needless to say, a lot has changed in aircraft technology since the Wright brothers’ first flight more than 100 years ago. → Read More
Why spare mental capacity is critical for pilots to stay in control of their aircraft
The crew of an A350 landing in Frankfurt, Germany, became disorientated with its position and came within just a few hundred feet of the ground while still → Read More
Can hot weather cause aircraft brakes to overheat?
A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 touched down in Atlanta on July 11 after a short flight from Tampa. As the plane began taxiing to the gate, the crew was alerted → Read More
How is aviation fuel changing to help fight climate change?
Several celebrities have recently been dragged through the media spotlight for their use of private jets and the impact on climate change. Several were → Read More
Why understanding air pressure is so important to landing a plane safely
An Airbus A320 making an approach into Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) during bad weather in May came within 6 feet of hitting the ground well short of → Read More
TUI aircraft ignites at Manchester Airport — how do pilots deal with an engine fire?
Passengers at Manchester Airport (MAN) were left in shock on Saturday after a TUI aircraft suffered an engine fire upon landing. → Read More
Can the weather get too hot to fly a plane safely? A pilot explains
This week, temperatures are soaring across Europe and North America. In the often gray and dreary U.K., the mercury is set to hit a record 100 F, and in the → Read More
How pilots use flight simulators to prepare for any and all eventualities
Every day around the world, millions of people step aboard an aircraft without thinking twice about it. They settle into their seats, still focused on the → Read More
Can planes fly in thunderstorms? Here's what a pilot says
Last week thousands of flights were canceled across the U.S. due to severe thunderstorms. It's frustrating for both passengers and the airline crews who also → Read More
Just how risky is it to fly over vast oceans? A pilot explains
I was recently out for a walk with a friend of mine who used to be a flight attendant — we happened to be in New York at the same time. While catching up on → Read More
3 things to know if you ever have to fly a plane in an emergency, according to a real pilot
In Florida this week, a man who said he had “no idea how to fly the airplane” was able to safely land the aircraft after his pilot became incapacitated. The → Read More
Thousands watching LHR live; How pilots are dealing with the challenging conditions landing in London today
We're well into winter storm season. As you've likely seen on social media, London is dealing with major winds right now making for a fascinating look at how → Read More
How pilots predict bad weather and keep your flights smooth
For centuries, civilizations explored the world by boat. Long before Marco Polo and Sir Francis Drake, the Vikings and ancient Greeks voyaged across the seas → Read More