What pilots see that you’ll never witness from 30A

It seems a universal truth that passengers on planes prefer to gaze out of a window and witness first-hand the magic that is ...
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The Real Reason Airplane Window Shades Must Be Up at Takeoff and Landing, According to Pilots

Flight attendants may require window shades to be up during takeoff and landing for passenger safety. Open windows let ...
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Pilot Reassures Terrified Passengers After He Makes 'Aggressive Maneuver' to Avoid a Mid-Air Collision with B-52 Bomber

"This is not normal at all," the pilot said of the incident that took place on July 18 Getty A pilot made an “aggressive maneuver” to avoid a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber during a July 18 trip ...
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Are the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and Airplane Flight Manual the Same?

The Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) is the legally required, serial-number-specific document for an aircraft, while a Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) is typically a more general document for that ...