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Airline Pilot Shows Exactly What Goes on Behind the Cockpit Door
Airline Pilot Shows Exactly What Goes on Behind the Cockpit Door-January 2024
2024-02-19 EST 22:13:52

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Flying is a pain for everyone lately, fromto toto. But what about the pilots? One pilot has made a name for herself on social media by showing her followers the behind-the-scenes scramble that goes into getting you airborne and to your destination safely.

I figured for Labor Day, I’d showcase the labor of one critical piece of our transportation puzzle. When pilots aren’t fending off unsolicited , they’re eating on the go, running through meticulous safety checklists and doing a million other little (and big) things all at once to keep their planes in the air. (her first name is Morgan) is a First Officer flying for Southwest Airlines, and she gives us a fun and interesting look behind the cockpit door.

I could watch her charming and straightforward delivery all day. Her she is explaining turbulence:

And showing us the best spots at the nation’s busiest airports:

She even partnered with the Federal Aviation Administration to explain Labor Day flight delays. The explanation won’t get you to your vacation destination any faster, but it’s a fascinating video all the same.

Story time: In middle school I was the only girl who showed up to see a pilot speak on Career Day. Before the pilot got there, the boys were all teasing me and rolling their eyes at the thought of me taking a up a spot one of their fellow dudes could have snagged. Then, in walks the pilot, a woman. It was like she was speaking to me specifically for the entire hour. Morgan addresses the lack of women in aviation on her YouTube channel:

I didn’t become a pilot (obviously) — even in eighth grade, I knew my brain was different (where’s my formerly-gifted, undiagnosed-until-adulthood ADHD friends at?!). But I do love educating folks about transportation in a fun and engaging way. Seeing a woman kicking ass while doing both of my dream jobs just leaves me with a warm fuzzy feeling inside.

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