Airport Tips from an Airline Pilot & First-Time Parent
As an airline pilot and first-time parent, I’ve seen both sides of air travel — from the cockpit and the chaos of the terminal. After our first family holiday, I...
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The Story Continues: How We Got Our Private Jet
Before it became Jet Bean’s flagship café, F‑GRET was a working private jet flying across Europe. With a rich service history, multiple registrations, and a near-miss with being scrapped, this...
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Behind the Flight Deck Door: How Pilots Stay Sharp, Safe, and Certified
How do airline pilots stay sharp and safe? From intense simulator sessions to emergency drills, this blog takes you behind the scenes of recurrent training.
Border Control Madness: Why UK Travellers Still Can't Use EU E-Gates
The UK government recently announced that a deal has been struck to allow us Brits to use E-Gates again in the EU… but only after the new Entry/Exit System (EES)...
The Truth About the Short Haul Pilot Lifestyle in the UK
Curious what it’s really like to be a short haul pilot in the UK? Airline captain Nathan Raab breaks down the hours, rosters, time off — and the truth about...
The Airbus A321XLR: Is This the End of the Jumbo Era for Long-Haul Flights?
The A321XLR (Extra Long Range) can fly up to 4,700 nautical miles, putting routes like London to Miami or Edinburgh to Delhi well within reach, all on a single-aisle aircraft.
Are UFOs Real? What Airline Pilots Really See at 39,000 Feet
What do airline pilots really see at 39,000 feet? Airline captain Nathan Raab shares a pilot’s-eye view of the night sky, from satellites to comets, and the wonder in between.