The pilot's library
The blog.
Articles and guides on the questions pilots actually ask, written by an airline pilot with a master's degree in psychology.
Article
Relationships in aviation careers: surviving the schedule together
Rosters, absence and fatigue put real strain on pilot relationships. Practical ways for aviation couples to stay connected across a flying schedule.
3 September 2026 · 2 min
Article
Pilot fatigue and performance: what the roster does to your brain
How multi-sector days, early starts and time zones erode attention and decision making, and the habits that protect pilot performance and wellbeing.
3 September 2026 · 2 min
Article
Managing pressure before a simulator assessment
Practical ways for pilots to steady nerves before a sim check: a two-week preparation structure, arousal control and attention that stays on the task.
3 September 2026 · 2 min
Guide
How to prepare for an airline interview
A structured approach to airline selection: competency questions, technical preparation, sim assessment mindset and the composure panels actually assess.
3 September 2026 · 2 min
Guide
Why pilots experience performance anxiety, and what helps
Where checkride nerves really come from, how they show up in the cockpit, and the tools that actually help pilots perform under evaluation.
1 September 2026 · 3 min