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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.

Pilots at their preflight briefing. 1
Health
Pilot Medical Certificates: Everything You Need To Know

Determining a pilot's fitness to fly.

A first officer checks his watch. 1
On Time Performance
Time Flies: How Aviation Timekeeping Works

An explanation of Zulu time.

An Emirates A380 silhouettes the moon. 1
Pilots
What Do Clock Changes Mean For The Aviation Industry?

Keeping time as time flies.

A head-on view of an Airbus A220. 1
engines
Why Do Jet Engines Keep Getting Larger?

In this case, bigger is better.

An aircraft banking around storm clouds. 1
Diversion
From the Flight Deck: The Considerations Of An En Route Diversion

Why diverting is an operational outcome that pilots seek to avoid.

British Airways pilots and cabin crew in full uniform next to an aircraft. 1
Pilots
How Much Choice Do Pilots Have When It Comes To Their Uniform?

How pilots look the part.

Asiana Airlines Airbus A350-941 at Los Angeles Int'l. 1
Speed
Mach: How Aircraft Speed Is Measured In the Flight Levels

Understanding the speed of high-altitude flight.

Planes passing on random routes far above. 1
GPS
A Pilot's Guide To The Role Of GPS In Aviation

Getting lost is a thing of the past.

A pilot walking in the terminal past a British Airways 747-400. 1
Pilots
Why No Two Days Are The Same As A Pilot

A lifestyle that's constantly on the move.

Boeing 777 crew briefing with a mechanic before departure. 1
flight crew
How Crew Resource Management Works In Flight

A mutual exchange of information and ideas enhances safety and efficiency.

A military pilot walks away from their fighter jet. 1
Pilots
How Many Commercial Pilots Have Military Backgrounds?

The proportion has reduced over the years.

Two pilots work together on the flight deck. 1
Pilots
Everything You Need To Know About Airline Standard Operating Procedures

The procedures that allow pilots to work in operational harmony.

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 landing. 1
Pilots
In The Air & On The Ground: How Pilots Slow Planes Down

Energy management during descent takes practice and attention.

Crew members walking through an airport. 1
Pilots
How Close Must Pilots Live To Their Base Airports?

Commuting to work, and the considerations that come with it.

An instructor and student facing the sun in the flight. 1
pilot eyesight
The Importance Of Sunglasses For Pilots

Why sunglasses are needed and what kinds pilots can use.

The flight director on a Boeing aircraft with the dual crossbar FD active. 1
Technology
What Is A Flight Director & How Do They Work?

Do you know about the importance of this technology?

Radio control panel on a Boeing aircraft. 1
radio failure
Why Aircraft Radio & Communications Failures Are Incredibly Rare

A brief overview of the communications systems on aircraft.

Pairs of headsets hanging on a flight deck wall. 1
Pilots
How Have Pilots' Headsets Changed Over The Years?

Modernization of headset technology has helped with more than just sleeker designs.

An Airbus A320 taxis with the summer sun setting in the background. 1
ExtremeHeat
What Precautions Must Pilots Take When Operating In Extreme Heat?

Considerations for summer flying's unique set of challenges.

Inside A flight deck at night. 1
Pilots
Why Are Laser Attacks So Dangerous For Pilots?

An explanation of the severity of laser encounters.

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