Captain Anshul Rishiraj On Why Pilots Avoid Clouds
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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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…
Continue readingThe 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,…
Continue reading1.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…
Continue readingTravel 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…
Continue readingDuring 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…
Continue readingThe 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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