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Have Budget Airlines killed the Glamour of Flying?

by Rik Ravado

Once flying was glamorous. A pilot or air hostess were the coolest of professions. A humourous review of air travel and the rise of no frills airlines. How flight lost its glamor and flight attendants their reputation. published 5 months ago

14 comments    travel fun humor

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Becoming A Fighter Pilot

by rickd

Becoming a fighter pilot in the United States Military does not happen overnight. It entails a lot more than having the desire to become one. This is the case because the primary concern of anyone who joins in... published 3 months ago

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Flying a Plane vs Flying a Helicopter

by Kurt

Once you've decided to become a pilot, the question of whether you should fly a helicopter or a plane will become one of your most important decisions. Ideally, you should learn to fly both, but if you're... published 10 months ago

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Fearless flying in the 21st century

by biowriter405

This hub explains how safe aviation really is, attempts to persuade the fearful traveler, and exposes the beauty that is today's aviation published 5 months ago

2 comments    travel how to safety

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How to Become a Fighter Pilot

by Chuck

Fighter pilots fly high performance jet planes in combat. Their primary job is to defend our troops and positions against attacks by enemy aircraft. To become a fighter pilot, you first must join the armed... published 18 months ago

52 comments    how become pilot

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Motion Sickness - Tricks of the Trade

by Travel by Design

My father is a retired pilot, and my brother currently flies for Airtran. They could fly upside down, through turbulence, and without any ventilation and feel just peachy. I, on the other hand, break into a... published 3 months ago

3 comments    advice travel vacation

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How To Become An Astronaut!

by thooghun

Not only do you need the balls the size of hypergiant twin binary-stars. You will need a baggage of academic and practical excellence. Your first step on the way to space is to consider what kind of astronaut... published 4 months ago

15 comments    advice how fun

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6 Parts that Make a Proper Pilot Uniform

by Kurt

When having a pilot uniform customized, it's easy to get swept away by beautiful designs. If, however, you're using the uniform for an actual flight, make sure that it's not only designed according to your... published 10 months ago

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How to Become a Commercial Pilot

by Chuck

A commercial pilot in the U.S. is a person who is allowed to be paid for flying. Before you can be paid for flying any type of aircraft you must meet these minimum FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)... published 18 months ago

37 comments    how flying become

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How to Be a Jet Plane Pilot

by Kurt

There are many people who dream of becoming a professional pilot. It pays to learn the skill of flying a helicopter or a jet plane. It is something to be certified as a skilled pilot. You can take various... published 10 months ago

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