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Discovering Indigo Airbus A321neo Part 2: Hyderabad to Chennai

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

There are 2 terminals, one for cargo and the other for passengers. Once we were cleared of the gloomy weather, it was smooth for the rest of the flight. After a U-turn, we were greeted by the beach of Chennai as we continue our descent into our glide path towards the runway. I have to say that I enjoyed my time over here.

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Tribute to Vistara Part 1: Flying Vistara's A320neo from Chennai to New Delhi

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Currently the airport has 4 terminals with 3 passengers terminals and 1 cargo complex. Blue Dart's Boeing 757-200F was being towed to the cargo hanger. Some nice Indian music was being played before take off and landing, I thought that was nice, it somehow helps to calm one nerves especially when flying through turbulent weather.

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A pilot’s path begins with a father’s influence

Air Facts

The course took us through various flying jobs in air cargo transport, relief airlifts, fire-dropping and other contracts in such places as Southeast Asia, Africa, the continental U.S., Nonetheless, there were turns in the story that kept me interested and led me to get my license after Dad died. Alaska and the Caribbean.

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From Challenges to Rewards: The Path to Your First Turbine Pilot Job

Pilot Job Central

Some of these systems are related to the airplane being bigger, others are related to passenger and crew comfort, while other systems are related to operating in foul weather. Descent planning can be complicated and needs to be done more than 100 miles from the destination. Career Advancement Pilot career progression options can vary.

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Flying on New Year's Day With A New Airline from Frankfurt to Athens!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Once we were on our way, we flew through a bit of turbulence but once the weather was better, the seat belt sign was turned off. Lufthansa Cargo's Boeing 777F replaced the fleet of MD-11F and now operating just this aircraft type. DHL and Aerologic are also big names in the cargo airline business. Goodbye Frankfurt!

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Flying Sky Express Airbus A320NEO From Athens to Thessaloniki!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

It operates both cargo and passenger transport. For the cargo side, Sky Express aircargo was established at a later date, joining venture with Finaval Group and established routes between Europe and the Far East. Rolling down the runway in this beautiful weather. Not long after, we started our descent.

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A dream comes true: flying the jumbo jet

Fly with Eva

I see my name on the crew list, I sign in and read the flight plan, notams and weather. The flight today is a special training flight, without delivering any cargo. After all preparations are done, we go out to pass security, and a bus takes us to the cargo apron of Hong Kong airport. There she is. Cleared to land!

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