Why the 747 is the World’s Greatest Aircraft
Aviators love to talk about their favourite aircraft. Whenever I’m asked what mine is I respond with the most well-known three digit number in aircraft history – 747. But I …
Aviation books that will make you a better pilot
I used to read a lot when I was a kid, but that lessened during my busier adult life. But as I’ve had a lot of time on my hands …
I have a brain tumor and can’t fly
In late January 2024, after suffering headaches and an irregular but sharp pain in my head, I went to see my GP who suggested I get an MRI scan done. …
North Atlantic Crossing by single engine aircraft
When you fly a small plane around the world the typical way pilots get from North America to Europe is via the North Atlantic hopping from Canada, across to Greenland, …
Fiji Airways Aviation Academy – my day inside
I was invited to take a look around the new training centre for Fiji Airways. The Aviation Academy is located at Nadi Airport, the home airport for Fiji Airways which …