During the years I have worked as a flight attendant for El-Al Israeli airlines, I have found that many passengers are very interested in the flight service routines the flight crew commits along the way. In this article I will structure the details that make the cross-Atlantic flight service routines, and will chronologically specify when, […]
In the early 70’s widebody airplanes like Boeing 747, Douglas DC-10 and Lockheed L-1011 “Tristar” were a synonym of comfort and huge capacity. After a decade of american hegemony in the sky, a new rival appeared on the horizont and the fight took fire on new territories. He exceeded the rivalry between Boeing and McDonnell […]
A few years ago I have had the experience of being a flight attendant for El-Al Israeli Airlines. It was a great experience that had taught me much about life and the human (and especially Israeli) nature, and one of the most important things I had learnt was how to manage your flight as a […]
Aviator sunglasses have been the hot property since the presence aviators are there. They are said to be very popular among the pilots as they guard their eyes from the harmful UV rays while flying. Wholesale aviator sunglasses are not too heavy as it will be last thing you ll wish ones you […]
One of the most important aspects of your flight training is your flight instructor. Before you start your flight training you need to make sure that your flight instructor is someone who you are going to get along with and learn from easily. This is extremely important.
When you are deciding who to hire as your […]
The world is becoming smaller by the day. Flying long haul to distant locations for business or pleasure is becoming increasingly more popular. There are more aircraft, more airports to fly to and more people ready to spend half a day or longer in the air. It is quite simply easier and cheaper than it […]
Before you fly, you want to make sure that you check inside the airplane and outside on the ground for “FOD.”
What is FOD? It is Foreign Object Debris. It is anything that does not belong where it is. For instance, sticks or rocks on the ramp around the airplane are considered FOD. […]
When you learn to fly, everything is new to you. It is a lot of fun, but you are put into situations that you haven t been put into before. And it s a lot of fun but a lot of times it can be pretty spooky. Let s […]
Before each flight, you do a preflight inspection of the aircraft that you are going to fly in. You make sure that it is airworthy, legal and safe to take to the skies. This is a very important step that you should never, ever skip.
Another item to check is one that might not be in […]
If you want to become a pilot, you have to have a FAA medical certificate. Acquiring a medical certificate is not too difficult. You do not have to get a medical certificate before you begin your training. It is only required once you are ready to fly the airplane solo a […]
Getting a pilot license is a very fun and rewarding experience. There are guidelines set by the FAA that explain what you have to do in order to get a private pilot license. The basic requirements for a pilot license are as follows:
Medical Certificate You must pass the basic medical exam […]
There are a lot of fun things you can do with a private pilot license. Flying is so much fun and here are a few ideas of things you can do once you become a pilot. You can take your date up just before dark and watch the beautiful sunset from the best place possible. […]
It seems strange that the taxi fare to the airport can cost more than the actual flight to a foreign land. Well that is what the low cost airlines have done to the flight trade over recent times. The business model was started in the USA by South West Airlines and now has pretty much […]
Competition in the flight industry can only be a good thing for the consumer, most people would say. Or is it ?. Too much competition amongst major airlines can force these flight companies to fold. If major airline companies fold it’s not a good thing for the consumer. It gives monopoly to its former competitors […]
There are several things that you can do to get the best airfares available. If you are planning a trip, you should plan to spend at least some of your time researching the airfare options that you have. You may be floored by the overall cost of them, but in the end, you […]
Airbus has announced that it will build a $600 million aircraft manufacturing plant in Mobile Alabama. This is significant news and will open doors to US based commercial airlines to buy more Airbus Aircraft in the future. Alabama is quite good at attracting manufacturing facilities such as Mercedes, Nissan and other automobile manufacturers and is […]
Do you know that some people travel around the country and abroad, for both business and pleasure, and save bundles of money in the process?
They do that by using little known ways of really taking advantage of the most popular form of transportation - airline flights.
They don’t rely on the ever-famous […]
When you re looking for airline tickets to your specific destination, whether it be for business purposes or for a well-deserved holiday, finding really cheap airfare tickets will relieve a lot of your traveling costs.
Though there are so many places offering really cheap airfare tickets on the […]