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This is a short (6 minute) video discussing fatigue in the United States regional airline industry. One day regional pilots will have more than 8 hours to leave a cockpit, walk thru an airport, wait for a van, ride to the hotel, try to sleep, get back in the van, drive to the airport, walk [...]

I met the Captain and crew at the gate. The Captain is a nice old guy….been here too long…been flying too long…just here for the paycheck. The previous crew advised us that the ACARS printer wasn’t working and that a mechanic was on the way. We use that printer to print out our clearance, ATIS [...]

At the overnight. Coming into the airport I was doing 220 knots on downwind. We were following a Cessna Caravan on a dogleg to final. I slowed to 200 knots and was at flaps 8 turning base. Turning final I was down to 170 knots flaps 20. Tower advised we were overtaking the Caravan by [...]

Is there a company requirement regarding your medical? There is a lot of criteria involved in getting a FAA Medical. I am not…and will never be an authority on the subject. Every person has unique circumstances that could disqualify them from getting a medical. Additionally someone might have an issue which they think MIGHT disqualify [...]

So I bid for a 4 day trip starting tomorrow and was awarded the trip. The 4 day trip was my LAST choice. For most flight crew members, 4 day trips are for commuters. Those living in base prefer 2 or 3 day trips as we get more nights at home. Oh well..at least I [...]