16 Eye-Opening Facts Pilots Don't Usually Share

Pilots travel all over the world and shuttle millions of people from one place to another. They have to be experienced, follow strict requirements, and still, it takes them ages to take the captain's seat.

Did you know that the captain has the power to give orders, arrest people, and even write fines if needed? Or that becoming a commercial airline pilot will cost you thousands of dollars? Or that pilots and co-pilots have different meals?

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TIMESTAMPS:
The captain has a lot of authority 0:30
Pilots are proud of their landing technique 0:53
They can only fly one type of aircraft at a time 1:14
Their commutes are spectacular 1:39
They might let you look around 2:19
The autopilot can't replace pilots 2:40
Education is expensive 3:19
They can fly for free 3:54
Pilots have a lot of exams 4:21
Co-pilots are just as important 4:53
Pilots and co-pilots have different meals 5:27
There's no cargo-compartment underneath the plane 6:02
They're mostly as clueless in airports as you are 6:30
It can be a bit boring in the cockpit 6:53
Pilots ignore turbulence 7:28
They're often exhausted 8:08

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SUMMARY:
- If a passenger is making a scene in the jetway, the pilot has the right to prohibit them from going on board and can take off without the trouble-maker.
- A lot of in-flight procedures are computer-assisted these days. That's why pilots appreciate landings so much - those are almost completely human-operated and require a lot of skills.
- In most countries, pilots are certified to fly a specific airplane model.
- If you're terrified of flying, your pilot might let you sneak a peek into the cockpit to distract you and make you feel better.
- Every 12 months, pilots have to complete something like a driving test, only in an airplane.
- Co-pilots are fully qualified professionals who can easily fly the plane. Their job title isn't about skills - it's about seniority.
- Pilots have their meals at a different time. If one pilot ate the dish and still feels Ok several hours later, the other pilot can brave their meal as well.
- In reality, airplanes don't have extra layers filled with bags, suitcases, and pet carriers.
- If you see a pilot walking in front of you in the airport, don't even bother asking them for directions to your gate, bathroom, or the cheapest coffee shop.
- Most brand-name airlines prohibit their pilots from taking to the cockpit anything that can entertain them during the flight.
- Pilots know that there's a thing way more dangerous than any turbulence - it's an updraft. That's a big air mass (part of a storm or some other weather phenomenon) moving upward.
- Lots of airlines are implementing new rules that could allow pilots to rest more. But it's often still not enough.

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