After this attempted murder-suicide by a passenger on a "third level" air-carrier (posted below) it's going to be interesting to see if access to the front seats (and the flight controls) on smaller aircraft is modified. Sometimes, aircraft with as few as three passengers (plus the pilot) are used by lower level operators and charter… Continue reading Where do we draw the line?
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19th C. technology in a 21st C. world of aviation:
What “Indentured Servitude” looks like for airline pilots in the 21st C.
The Bus to Montego Bay, Jamaica
Below, I've linked a good video presentation of a 2009 Air Canada A321 flight into Sangster International airport at Montego Bay, Jamaica. I flew that route many times. I would have loved to have stayed in Jamaica for more than the one hour turn-around time. A couple of points about the video: The arrival to… Continue reading The Bus to Montego Bay, Jamaica
Can a passenger take over and fly your airliner?
He can when he's an off-duty, going-on-vacation-captain for the same company. And, thanks to his wife, he brought his pilot licence along with him!https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/easyjet-flight-spain-delay-pilot-michael-bradley-alicante-manchester-a9092066.html
The Wings Stayed On! 