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Ask A Pilot is proud to support the Funky Pilot Academy Cartoons made by the finnish business jet captain Vesa. For anyone working in aviation, it can be difficult to explain their work and all [...]

In general, it is difficult to give a black-and-white answer. Disabilities are on the spectrum of severity and can affect the individual in different ways. There are of course some disabilities [...]

A criminal record is most likely a no-go for airline pilots- this is why. To get an airport ID the organization in charge of security will conduct a background check. Most background checks are [...]

For most of us, the month of August means that the summer holidays are coming to an end. Many may have traveled during the holidays, and we are left with the memories of a holiday that was [...]

First of all, what is a type rating? A type rating is a course where the pilot gets trained on how to operate a particular type of aeroplane. Before the pilots commenced on a type rating, it [...]

What is the best pilot bag? This answer is not sponsored. We remain completely independent. In our view, the best pilot bag is a bag that will: Last you for years Have space for your vitals Not [...]

Looking at the Aviation Industry from the outside, it may look like a fun and exciting environment to work in. The Aviation Industry may even be associated with something as nice as travel, [...]

Free job advice to graduating pilots We would like to help all categories of pilots find jobs. However, this blog is mainly for the new pilots entering our industry – generation Z or Gen Z’ers. [...]

Why do flight times vary so much? As far as possible flights are planned as “great circle tracks”. A great circle track is the shortest distance between two points. A great circle track may not [...]

How can I spot a pilot scam? It is not easy to spot a pilot scam. Maybe a got place to start, would be to explain what a pilot scam is? What is a pilot scam? A pilot scam would, in our view, be a [...]