Another quick video for you of a go-around, this time filmed from the cockpit. If you have a fear of flying, a go-around can seem a pretty scary event. As you can tell from this video though, it is a completely normal procedure. Notice how Air Traffic Control are asking the plane in front to [...]
Video: Go-Around Cockpit View
Filed Under: Understanding Flying Tagged With: Air Traffic Control, Cockpit View, Fear, Finnair, Job, Scary Event
What About Pilots Getting Sick?
I’ve been asked this question regularly; what happens if the pilots get sick while flying the aircraft? Firstly, pilots are healthy men and women. To get the job – and keep it – pilots must pass an extensive medical every year. This medical is carried out by a well-qualified doctor, and results are passed on [...]
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