"This is niner, twelve, niner to tower. The pilot's unconscious, and the
copilot is dead. How do I land this plane?!" Hey, it could happen.
Would you know what to do to land a commercial airliner?...
The hardest part of most tasks is the planning. But that's no problem
for you, is it, Sergeant Hard Time? You've got an empty schedule,
a few clever ideas and plenty of motivation.
Business travel can sap your strength and your sanity. You can't control
check-in lines, flight delays or the behavior of a bored child in the
seat behind you, but you can eliminate a multitude of...
Packing for a cruise is similar to packing for a land-based vacation in a similar climate, with a few exceptions.
Most staterooms are smaller than hotel rooms, so you'll want to pack particularly lightly for a cruise.
Planning to go on a vacation? Making a long business trip in your country or overseas? Think seriously about getting car insurance as a tourist. The following steps show how this can be accomplished.
If you have relatives coming from a foreign country to visit you in the United States, they might want to travel on their own by driving a car. With an international driver’s license, it would be...
Ever been approached for a vacation to your dream destination with an unbelievably low price? Chances are you were being led into a travel scam. Travel scams are commonplace, especially during the...
The instrument landing system (ILS) is a precision approach aid which provides highly accurate, glide slope, and distance guidance to a specific runway. The ILS approach is the best approach...
You've finally decided to go to Burning Man. You've decided on a theme camp and stocked up on water from your local bulk warehouse. You've bought a tent, packed your sleeping bag, and checked...
This somewhat complicated document describes how you will get your aircraft down safely in instrument conditions with a precision approach. At first glance an ILS approach chart seem like a...
Have you ever wondered if starting a jet airliner is as simple as turning a key? Well, here is a brief description of how to start a jet engine. Every aircraft and engine type may be slightly...
By following a few easy steps, you can avoid or reduce jet lag when traveling to Europe. It doesn’t work for everyone, but it may help you enjoy your first day abroad instead of feeling like you...
I found packing for a 14-day cruise a bit tougher than a 7-day cruise. You can apply the same “mix and match” techniques to shorter cruises and get everything into one suitcase (plus one small...
With gasoline prices ever fluctuating, more and more people choose flying as a mode of transportation. A little bit of planning and preparation go a long way in finding an air fare that will best...
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were flying to your favorite holiday destination when a flight attendant comes over the PA and asks, "Is there a pilot on board?". Well,...
If moving to Oregon, there are some things you will want to research, know and most likely “live by” to fit in. Oregonians take pride in the moss and large trees that are predominant in almost all...
Buying travel insurance is quite easy. However, if you are looking for the cheapest plan, it may take more effort. Travel insurance comes with several options and is not limited to just a single...
Missing baggage can be one of the most stressful aspects of flying. Many passengers are already tired and edgy upon arrival, and finding that personal items are missing certainly doesn't help. ...
So, you just arrived home after a 10-hour flight, that was delayed an extra 2 hours because of stormy weather. To your relief, both of your bags pop up on the carousel. But when you pull them...