Man's alleged scheme posing as an airline pilot for free flights exposed serious security problems, experts say

An alleged scheme involving a man posing as an off-duty airline crew member has exposed serious flaws in airport security, ...
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Airline pilot charged with flying under influence of alcohol

LOS ANGELES -- A former Alaska Airlines captain was charged with piloting an airliner while under the influence of alcohol. David Hans Arnston, 60, of Newport Beach, California, was arraigned in ...
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Delta regional jet pilot apologizes to passengers for ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid a B-52 bomber

A pilot flying a Delta Air Lines regional jet on Friday apologized to his passengers after making a hard turn to avoid colliding with a US Air Force B-52 bomber, audio from the incident shows. The ...
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‘If you aren’t lying, you aren’t flying.’ Airline pilots hide mental health struggles

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - Annie Vargas could see her son slipping away and pleaded with him to seek help. But her son, Brian Wittke, a 41-year-old Delta Air Lines pilot and father of three, pushed back, ...
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'Pay attention': Controller admonishes Spirit pilot flying near Air Force One

An air traffic controller admonished a Spirit Airlines pilot to "pay attention" as the plane flew several miles from Air Force One, according to audio of the exchange. The incident occurred Tuesday ...
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Airbus A320 pilot shares what it’s like flying through one of the world's most challenging terrains

Flying commercially across South America sounds like an exciting adventure of a lifetime, but what’s behind the beautiful scenery? Flying there is also about mastering some of the most demanding ...
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Chair Flying in Aviation: Is Mental Practice an Effective Tool?

Pilots' mental imagery ability is being studied at the University of North Dakota.