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How Many Pilots Are Needed For A Transatlantic Flight?

While airline passengers frequently interact with members of the cabin crew during the course of flight, what they generally are unaware of how many are personnel are piloting the aircraft. While most understand that there are two main cockpit seats these days, long-haul transatlantic flights require major planning by airlines, and this also includes the number of pilots needed for such flights. Let’s look at the required numbers in today’s video.

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