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On 30 September 2026, a captain lying wounded on the floor of his own flight deck reached up and unlocked the door. Passengers and crew came through it, and 174 passengers got to go home. Until that moment, the door built to keep danger out had been keeping help out. Read moreThirty-Six TimesEvery cockpit defence […]
Written by puneet
Written by puneet
Written by puneet
Mentour Pilot on Indian Airlines Flight 257, the 737 lost in the hills near Imphal in 1991. The detail that stays with me: the captain had flown that route 36 times. The shortcut had probably worked before, which is exactly why he took it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jqtxz2z7w0 You may be interestedFlydubai FZ1073 and the Danger From Inside
A fence gone fully to creeper, trees behind it, and one bird in there somewhere, calling like it owns the place. The camera never finds it. You may be interestedThirty-Six TimesMonday, October 5 2026By puneetMentour Pilot on Indian Airlines Flight 257, the 737 lost…
Every cockpit defence built after 9/11 faces outward. Flydubai FZ1073 shows what happens when the threat already holds a seat.
Pilots fly machines, they aren’t the machine.”
— Manisha Singhal
This quote has been on my mind throughout 2025. It’s a reminder that in an industry increasingly driven by automation and efficiency, we’re still human with all the strengths and limitations that come with it.
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Understanding Cold and Barotrauma Risks for Pilots When a cold virus enters the body, it multiplies and releases new viruses. This process often leads to symptoms such as headache, fatigue, and lethargy. These may seem minor, but they can be irritating, distracting, and significantly impair a pilot’s focus and decision-making ability. The tissues lining the
