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I was a trainee pilot, done with over 75 hours of flying. It was time to move on to the next and arguably the most exciting stage, the cross country—I…
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The cockpit is the ‘sacred’ space of an airplane. It’s a mystery how pilots operate inside this shell. Pilot Capt Karan Parmar takes us right inside! A decorated ex-Air Force personnel,…
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1.From take-off to a safe height of 10,000 feet, pilots aren’t supposed to be disturbed. After we’ve crossed this climb, the lead cabin attendant calls on the intercom to…
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Travel Secret #366 Turbulence: without doubt it is the number one concern of anxious flyers, more so of the first timers. The moment your aircraft shudders mid-sky, you just can’t…
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During the past decade, I’ve flown a dozen, if not more, airlines. But if you asked me to pick a favourite carrier, I would not hesitate to name Turkish Airlines. The…
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The bubbles in carbonated drinks expand at high altitude, resulting in bloating and discomfort for long-haul passengers. Also, colas and sodas are diuretics, which means they increase the production of…
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