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18 Sep 2023

A day in the life of a Holiday Airline pilot

I am currently a Captain flying the Boeing 737 for one of the UK’s largest holiday airlines. Since completing my flight training, nearly 15 years ago now, I have flown regional turboprops and jets before landing in my current role… the time has flown by (I promise these are the last intentional puns!) Being based […]

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18 Jun 2023

A day in the life of a flying father

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15 Jun 2023

A day in the life of a Cargo pilot

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22 May 2023

Pilot Mental Health – the Big Picture Part 3

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Pilot Mental Health – the Big Picture Part 2

22 May 2023
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Pilot Mental Health – the Big Picture Part I

19 May 2023
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Challenging the ‘plane driver’ myth

26 Apr 2023
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A drone for Christmas? Know the new rules and stay safe

28 Dec 2022
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Strikes – and how to avoid them

23 Dec 2022
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Christmas with pilots

22 Dec 2022
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A day in the life of a North Sea helicopter pilot…..

28 Nov 2022