

Reading METAR reports
Meteorological Terminal Aviation Routine Weather Report FAA Aviation Weather Services, Advisory Circular 00-45F Over the years I have heard many pilots say, "It doesn't matter what the weather is...we're going anyway!" On the general aviation side, there is no one...
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Airline Pilots with Sleep Apnea – Dealing with the FAA
As a pilot for a major U.S. cargo airline, I have always tried to do everything I can to maintain the best health possible. From flying the C-5 in the military, to the MD-11 on the commercial side, it became apparent early in my career that I better take care of...
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Air Travel CPAP Machine
Travel CPAP Reviews As an airline pilot, being diagnosed with sleep apnea was a challenge in more ways than one. You can read about my experience from symptoms to dealing with the FAA in my other post. My first machine was a ResMed Airsense 10. But, after carrying...
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Our Story – Inside the Cockpit
When people ask me whether I got my flying experience via the Civilian or Military route, I say "Yes", because I believe I fell somewhere between those two worlds (though I don't think they should be exclusive). My lifelong dream has always been to be an Airline...
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