Maria Fagerstrom is better known as Maria the Pilot due to her huge and loyal following on social media, with 521,000 Instagram followers alone. Usually found flying a Boeing 737 somewhere above the skies of Europe, Maria – like many pilots – has been spending much more time with her feet on the ground in recent months. In the last few weeks she’s been gearing up for her return … [Read more...] about Meet Maria the Pilot
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Flying the Outback with Laura Koerbin
Six years ago Laura Koerbin’s flying instructor jumped out of the aircraft she was learning in, engines still whirring, and told Laura that she had control. The moment had arrived for Laura to reach for the skies alone. Since that first taste of freedom flying solo, Laura has clocked up 1850 hours of unique and diverse time in the air over the vast expanse of South and Western … [Read more...] about Flying the Outback with Laura Koerbin
42 Years and Counting – Pilot Obet’s Incredible Flying Story
Fourty-two years and counting of flying more than ten different aircraft types, and roles spanning systems pilot, first officer, captain, training captain, chief training captain, and base training captain – that’s one impressive CV, and it belongs to Obet Mazinyi. It’s no surprise that @pilot_obet has a huge and loyal following on Instagram. He takes his followers right into … [Read more...] about 42 Years and Counting – Pilot Obet’s Incredible Flying Story
Laura Swaps Cabin Crew for 999 Call Handler
Emergency services are feeling the strain as they pull out all the stops to keep the public safe. Meanwhile severe travel restrictions, social distancing and lockdown has left the airline industry parked on stand until the world can begin to move again. Amidst these worrying and uncertain times, pockets of magic are appearing. Meet Laura Skillicorn. I met Laura in our … [Read more...] about Laura Swaps Cabin Crew for 999 Call Handler
Inside the flight deck with Training Captain Chris Pohl
From the moment twelve-year old Christopher set foot inside a cockpit, he knew that becoming a pilot would be the best job in the world. He set out on a mission to get airborne, and boy did he reach altitude! With 38 years of flying experience behind him, and more than 24,000 hours in the air (the equivalent to 1000 days), Training Captain Chris Pohl (@Captainchris on … [Read more...] about Inside the flight deck with Training Captain Chris Pohl