One Mile at a Time

MAY 24, 2024

A few days ago, a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER encountered severe turbulence between London and Singapore, leading to one fatality, as well as dozens of serious injuries. At that point, crew members will return to their jump seats and buckle in. Pilots and cabin crew are aware of the hazards associated with turbulence.

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Fear of Landing

JUNE 7, 2024

The cabin was run by the chief purser and four cabin crew. When he escorted the two passengers to the aircraft, one of the cabin crew gave him a cup of coffee and wished him a nice evening before they closed the doors again. In the cockpit were three flight crew: two pilots and a flight engineer.

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AV Web

JUNE 2, 2024

My flying partner last week was Jim, a longtime pilot, friend and Piper Aztec owner. He was giggling because we hit a bit of turbulence that was harsh enough to make me almost jam a plastic fork in my head as I tried to fly the plane and eat my chicken salad simultaneously. ” With apologies to Robert Burns. Surf’s Up!

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 2, 2024

Damp Lease is which the lessor (owner) provides the aircraft, maintainence of the aircraft and flight crew. However, cabin crew and insurance will not be provided. The airline that is leasing the aircraft will provide its own cabin crew and will be trained before being allowed to work on these leased aircraft.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Key Takeaways Dispatchers are often called pilots on the ground. Dispatchers are often considered “pilots on the ground” and play an important part in airlines. In smaller operations, the pilots plan the entire flight. In an airline environment, pilots have many responsibilities. What Does a Dispatcher Do?

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 28, 2024

Looking at the skies, it was a complete opposite from my arrival, the skies were filled with clouds with some angry ones from the distance, I was expecting some turbulence on this flight. By then the aircraft started its descent when the cabin crew were released from their seats. Unfortunately the weather wasn't good that day.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Once on board, the cabin crew waiting at the door, showed me to my seat. My first impression of the crew, they seemed nice and I was looking forward to the flight. There were a bit of turbulence during the flight and at one time, the turbulence was a bit intense. Other than that, the service was nothing.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

The turbulence was not as bad as what I was anticipating and for most parts of the flight, it was smooth. Cabin crew came around to do the BOB (Buy On Board) service and this time, we noticed someone ordering water and wasn't charged so we did the same. Off we go, fortunately it wasn't turbulent. Can you spot the Eye?

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 7, 2024

My aircraft, VT-YAK had a long layover at this airport as the previous flight took place the day before so therefore a set of crew was needed to be transported to the aircraft. After getting up from my seat, I followed the cabin crew who led me to my new assigned seat and to my relief it was a window seat. I can only speculate.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

We took off with a few bumps here and there and more turbulence happening when we flew through the clouds during our climb. It took a while before the seatbelt sign was turned off and the crew started preparing for in-flight service. The view of the cabin after meal service was completed. The pillow added extra comfort for me.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 29, 2023

This is the front view of the cabin. So for the pilots to communicate with the cabin crew, they need to do so by the telephone. In-Flight Snack During the flight, the 2 cabin crew came around and distribute snacks for us. Hardly any turbulence during this flight. This is the last row of the aircraft.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A British pilot, Freddie Bosworth set up this airline and today it is trying to be as competitive as possible, giving Qatar, Emirates and Etihad Airways some form of competition. I don't think the pilots on my aircraft were happy about it. On my next flight, the nice crew asked whether do I want the can.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

Once on board, I noticed a cabin crew was serving champagne on a plastic cup and was pleasantly surprised I was given one, I suppose because of the occasion (New Year's Day). Announcement was made by the Captain about our flight which we would to expect some turbulence especially along the way but no mention about the flight delay.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 26, 2023

There was quite a bit of turbulence in the middle of the flight but landing in Penang was a smooth affair. Overall I was satisfied with the flight, the cabin crew were nice and the comfortable cabin that comes with individual IFE Screen and complimentary Wifi which the Boeing 737-800 cabin do not have.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 8, 2024

Anyway, the service on board both flights were great, the crew were professional and they were able to communicate in English. As for the cabin, it is very basic, no IFE system or WIFI maybe that's why the airfare is cheaper. Best Cabin Crew Uniform (Singapore Airlines) The Kebaya looks absolutely stunning on the female cabin crew.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Turbulent trips reinforce the importance of wearing a seatbelt in flight Extreme turbulence is nothing new in aviation, but 2024 has seen several events that served to shine a light on this dangerous phenomenon. The first, and most attention-grabbing, was Singapore Airlines flight 321 which hit severe turbulence over Myanmar.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

Since these aircraft were already installed with Aeroflot's cabin interior and configuration, the Indian airline decided to make some minor changes and that also means the airline didn't have to wait long to take delivery of the 6 aircraft. With a light load in this cabin, I went to explore some of the seats.

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