Airline pilots are frequently asked, "How do pilots avoid jet lag?" It's an important question, considering that the safety of aircraft's passengers depends on a pilot's alertness during the...
Category: Medical
You are thinking of becoming a pilot, but you have heard that flight schools drug test their students. Does this include just current usage, past usage, illegal drugs, legal drugs, prescription...
Learning to fly an aircraft is one of the most challenging but rewarding experiences a person can have, but not everyone can learn to fly. There are certain medical conditions that can prevent a...
Flying in a helicopter is a fantastic experience but they are not an easy machine to get into especially if you are disabled or have leg or knee issues, but that does not mean you are unable to ride...
With over half of the U.S. population now owning a tattoo, the question arises about whether pilots can have tattoos, piercings, or even beards, especially those who wish to become a pilot and...
It is well known that all fighter pilots wear helmets when they fly, but have you ever seen a pilot flying a large military cargo plane wearing a helmet? Nope, me neither. So why do fighter pilots...