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Interesting flight to Shanghai on a Boeing 777-200

A technically challenging flight to Shanghai involving multiple system failures, realtime decision making, and an inside look at how pilots balance safety, technical insight, and operational considerations.

The role of a second officer: flight to Taipei

An inside look at the role of a second officer, highlighting their responsibilities, importance during cruise, and how they contribute to safety in complex situations.

Flight to SJO (San Jose) with the KLM dreamliner

A dynamic long-haul flight shaped by hurricane avoidance, technical considerations, and complex approach planning, highlighting the importance of precision and adaptability in aviation.

Flight to BLR (Bangalore in India) with the KLM dreamliner

A flight through complex airspace and geopolitical regions, highlighting unique procedures, operational decision making, and aircraft performance considerations.

Simulator training

A simulator training session focused on real world scenarios, highlighting the challenges and decision making involved in handling unreliable airspeed and abnormal flight situations.

Interesting flight to EZE (Buenos Aires) with the KLM dreamliner

A long-haul flight to Buenos Aires featuring low-visibility operations, highlighting the use of advanced autoland procedures and real time decision making in challenging weather conditions.

Flight back tot Amsterdam from Osaka with KLM on the Boeing 787

A long-haul polar flight with technical procedures, showcasing multi-crew operations, system management, and the unique beauty of flying over the Arctic.

Flight to TPE (Taipei) with a KLM B777-200

A flight rerouted due to a tropical storm and geopolitical restrictions, highlighting how weather and airspace rules shape real-time aviation decisions.

Crossing the continent of Africa

A long-haul flight across Africa, showcasing the challenges and beauty of flying over one of the most vast and diverse regions in the world.

Flight AMS - PVG (Shanghai) – AMS with KLM

Flying east involves indirect routing due to Earth’s curvature and geopolitical restrictions, along with challenges like GPS interference, requiring pilots to rely on advanced procedures to ensure safe navigation.

Flight AMS - NRT (Tokyo) – AMS with KLM

A fascinating long-haul flight combining history, geopolitics, and science. Highlighting the conflict behind Narita Airport, polar routing challenges, and the beauty of the Aurora Borealis.

First flight on a KLM B787 dreamliner to PEK (Beijing)

A brief look at transitioning to the B787, combined with unique ramp observations and a glimpse into Soviet-era aviation history and its modern legacy.

Pre-Selection Examination

The pre-selection phase assesses several important skills of airline pilots.

Vliegschool selectie en assessments blogs

Inzichten, tips en verhalen om je voor te bereiden op je pilootcarrière.

Technisch inzicht: zie jij welke machine niet kan bewegen?

Oefen jij met opgaves van de juiste complexiteit? Kom op het niveau van de KLM Flight Academy selectie door niet alleen te oefenen met tandwielen met kabels, maar ook met hendels, schuivende onderdelen, blokkades, omwentelingen, variërende vectoren en combinaties hiervan!

Van leiderschap naar gezagvoerder: zo belangrijk is leiderschap bij de KLM Flight Academy

Nieuw in onze assessment training app: Odd One Out

Nieuw in onze assessment training app: Odd One Out / De Vreemde Eend. Oefen met representatief materiaal en train je vermogen om patronen en afwijkingen snel te herkennen, vergelijkbaar met wat tijdens de KLM Flight Academy selectie wordt getoetst.

Pre-Selection Examination

The pre-selection phase assesses several important skills of airline pilots.

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