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If you are interested in becoming a pilot and working for a commercial airline, you may have heard of Crew Resource Management (CRM) before. If not, it is essentially the effective use of any resources available for the flight crew to ensure safe and efficient operations to minimize errors and reduce stress or anxiety during operations.  This involves extensive training procedures to promote teamwork, decision-making skills, problem-solving, and situational awareness for flight crews, cabin crews, air traffic control, and maintenance …

You may have heard before that to be a pilot, having perfect eyesight is a necessary prerequisite. If you have less than ideal vision, this may have discouraged you from pursuing a career as a commercial airline pilot. The good news is that this is simply not true. Believe it or not, pilots are not superhumans, and many of them do not have 20/20 vision.  That said, there are vision benchmarks that you must meet to receive certification as a …

Once you have found yourself a neat flight bag, the next step is to stock all the essential gear you are going to rely on during your flight. Every pilot has their own strategy when it comes to pre-flight preparation, but there are certain items you should always have with you on a flight. Whether you are a recently graduated pilot or have thousands of hours of flying experience under your wing, certain needs are not going to change over …

Ever since the dawn of humanity, people have had the yearning to take to the skies and soar above the earth with the birds. However, up until recent years, this was an elusive dream that they could never truly accomplish. These days getting your pilot’s license is one of the best ways to help ensure that you’re always surrounded by clouds. If you’ve been considering getting either your commercial or private pilot license, then here’s what you need to know. …

Ever thought about becoming a pilot? Many have dreamed at one point or another about taking to the skies, but there is more to becoming a pilot than just learning how to fly. As the pilot, you are responsible for the lives of your crew and passengers as much as your own, so possessing the right qualities and skills is essential to becoming a pilot.  Possessing these characteristics is important as it will ensure you and your crew take off …