A pilot’s guide
How to fly calm
I’ve flown for a living for more than 20 years. These are the answers I give friends who hate flying: what turbulence really is, what pilots are doing up front, and how to make the airport part easier.
What’s really happening up there
Understanding Turbulence: A Pilot’s Guide to Staying Calm in FlightTurbulence often feels like the scariest part of flying, but as a pilot with over 20 years of experience, I’m here to tell you: turbulence…
Understanding Weather for Safe Flying: Stormy LessonsWhen I started my career many years ago as a corporate pilot, I would fly with other full time captains of private jets to gain experience…
Overcoming Travel Anxiety: Coping Strategies for Nervous FlyersThe rapid heartbeat as you board the plane, the sweaty palms as the engines roar to life, the tight grip on the armrest during takeoff—thes…
Easier airports and flights
Airport Hacks: Streamlining Your Journey from Check-in to BoardingTraveling by airline can be exhilarating and efficient, yet sometimes, it’s as if the airport is a maze designed by someone playing a cruel…
Flying in Style: Insider Tips for a Luxurious Travel ExperienceWelcome to the world of luxury travel, where every journey is an opportunity to experience the heights of comfort and elegance. In this blo…
Arrive ready
My Flight Bag EssentialsAfter more than 20 years as a professional pilot, I’ve learned that the right gear can make travel smoother, more comfortable, and far less…
3 Jet Lag PreventersFlying all over the world may sound exciting to do, but to fight jet lag is difficult and will take a serious toll on the body. How can we…