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Author: Benedikt Hill

Benedikt currently works as a First Officer on the A320 aircraft with EasyJet and was formley with WOW Air. With a passion for flying and his experience as a commercial pilot, Benedikt brings a unique and first hand perspective to his articles.
Why Do Laptops Get Special Attention at Airport Security?

Why Do Laptops Get Special Attention at Airport Security?

ByBenedikt Hill February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

?Shoes off, laptops out, liquids in zip lock bags, all in separate trays!? Frequent flyers know this drill by heart as they hear it every time they pass through an airport security check. However, if…

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Why Do Pilots Always Talk About Weather?

Why Do Pilots Always Talk About Weather?

ByBenedikt Hill January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Everytime you fly somewhere, the pilots will give you weather updates for the route and your destination. You might wonder why they do that, as in the era of smartphones everybody knows the weather forecast…

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Why Are So Many Airports Located Near Bodies of Water?

Why Are So Many Airports Located Near Bodies of Water?

ByBenedikt Hill December 20, 2020

If you are a frequent flyer, you might have experienced a final approach over water all the way to the runway. This makes a lot of people think that most airports are next to a…

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Why Do Pilots Always Wear Sunglasses?

Why Do Pilots Always Wear Sunglasses?

ByBenedikt Hill December 4, 2020December 12, 2020

Pilots and sunglasses seemingly go together like airplanes and wings. Whether you see them during the walk around or in cockpits, in pictures or videos, at the airport or just on the way to work…

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