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Jack Herstam-Journalist

Jack Herstam

Journalist

105 articles published since November 07, 2022

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About Jack Herstam

Jack is an airline pilot in the United States. He previously worked as a flight instructor, where he discovered a passion for teaching about every topic related to flight, as well as mentoring prospective pilots. With a degree in Political Science, Ethnic Studies, and Philosophy from Santa Clara University, Jack is delighted to share his passion through writing with Simple Flying.

Multiple British Airways crew members. 1
Pilots
Do Crew Members' Passports Get Stamped When Flying Internationally?

Tidbits about crew documentation for international travel.

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Day By Day: A Week In The Life Of An Airline Pilot

A brief guide to the two predominant pilot schedules.

A general aviation plane in a steep turn over a coastline. 1
Pilots
How Pilots Deal With Motion Sickness

The cause and (simple) cure for aviation motion sickness.

A Boeing 737 shortly after takeoff into an overcast sky. 1
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Unstable Skies: The Types & Intensities Of Turbulence

A demystification of the bumps in the sky.

Three captains conversing at an airport gate. 1
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To What Extent Are Pilots First Aid Trained?

Who provides medical assistance in flight?

A Cessna Citation taking off. 1
Pilots
A Pilot's Guide To Aircraft Performance & Flight Planning

A brief look at crafting a general aviation flight plan.

The audio control panel on an airliner. 1
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A Pilot's Guide to Aircraft Communication Systems

How the myriad of aviation conversations is performed.

A plane landing at sunset beyond the localizer attenae. 1
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Aircraft Navigation Systems Explained: From VOR To GPS

How pilots found their way before GPS.

A pilot on the flight deck. 1
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How Often Are Pilots Drug Tested?

A brief overview of drug and alcohol testing for flight crew.

Listening In 5 Air Traffic Control Commands You Might Not Know Or Understand 1
ATC
Listening In: 5 Air Traffic Control Clearances You Might Not Know or Understand

The words that control how airplanes fly.

An Airbus A320 being pushed back in Cancun. 1
Pilots
The Anatomy Of The Pushback

A forward journey starts by moving in reverse.

Vanhoenacker in the right seat of a Boeing 747-400 bound for Cape Town. 1
Pilots
"Imagine a City": Author & Pilot Mark Vanhoenacker On His New Book & A Pilot's Life

Simple Flying sits down with Mark Vanhoenacker ahead of the UK paperback release of his new book "Imagine a City."

American Airlines pilots standing in front of an aircraft. 1
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Little Things That Can Make A Pilot's Day

A look at three things that pilots really love.

Pilots flying at night. 1
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Five Things You Might Not Know About Life As An Airline Pilot

A few unique features to being a pilot.

Multiple widebody jets parked at Tokyo Narita Int'l Airport. 1
Pilots
How Do Pilots Retain Their Type Ratings?

An explanation of type ratings and how pilots maintain them.

Delta Air Lines pilots in full uniform. 1
Pilots
The Evolution Of Pilots' Uniforms Over The Years

The surprisingly short history of what pilots wear for work.

A pilot performing a walk-around inspection. 1
Pilots
A Brief Guide To A Pilot's Non-Flying Duties

Flying is often the easiest part of being a pilot.

A busy airport terminal. 1
Pilots
How Do Standby Shifts Work For Pilots?

A different kind of reserve position.

Air France pilots flying a Boeing 787 1
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5 Tasks You Might Not Know That Pilots Perform

Things pilots do only on occasion.

A Lufthansa pilot ground training session. 1
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The Importance Of Classroom Instruction In Pilot Training

A brief discussion about pilot ground school.

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