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
Meet Captain Emma Tellesy (Pilot_Ems)
Whatever your opinion of social media, it can be a great place to see inside the professional lives of people with fascinating jobs. Case in point is @pilot_ems. flybe airline captain, Emma Tellesy’s Instagram following leapt from 1,000 to over 37,000 in 2019. Why? Because she explains life as a pilot in a way that's accessible and understandable to all. Emma, who flies … [Read more...] about Meet Captain Emma Tellesy (Pilot_Ems)
Meet Ellie, the #CAE pilot
Becoming a commercial airline pilot takes time, unrelenting dedication, determination and passion for flight. 22 year old Ellie Bateman has all of the above in abundance. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, and raised in Lancashire, England, Ellie’s love for aviation and travel began to surface from an early age. Over the years, her innate passion flourished, and … [Read more...] about Meet Ellie, the #CAE pilot
Meet Charlotte the pilot
The first time Charlotte Knowlson flew a solo flight that involved landing at a new and unfamiliar airport, she needed to re-fuel for her return to base. Filling up for the flight back might not sound that remarkable, but when you discover that Charlotte could fly a plane before driving a car, her first ever experience at the pumps was pretty awesome. Known on social … [Read more...] about Meet Charlotte the pilot