PSA: Important reminders for first-time air travelers

Scott Beale, a professional in the aviation industry, knows the significance of both a passenger’s safety and experience of the flight to airlines and flight companies. On that note, Beale shares a few very important reminders for travelers who are flying for the first time.

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Preparation is key.

Days, or even weeks before the flight, travelers should have every box on their need-to-do list checked. From travel documents to any required medication to who’ll feed the cat when they’re gone, travelers need to have all bases covered. This also provides much needed peace of mind while on the trip.

Research the destination.

One of the biggest regrets travelers have is not doing their research before leaving their point of origin. Doing one’s research can save a traveler a lot of time asking around or looking for guides that would point them in the right direction—time that could have been spent exploring places and enjoying the culture.

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Arrive early at the departure area.

It’s been said plenty of times that travelers should always arrive at least three hours before their scheduled departure. First of all, this ensures that no one misses his or her flight. Second, it prevents people from hurrying, which is a common cause of forgetting the important things for a trip.
What other tips can you give first-time flyers? Share them with Scott Beale in the comments section below.

Aviation professional Scott Beale’s leadership and uncompromised philosophy focused on safety resulted in Flightworks’ outstanding incident and accident-free record. He helped open domestic and international bases, and the aviation business grew organically with a fleet of 44+ aircrafts, 125 pilots, and over 200 employees. For more aviation-related reads, go to this page.

Flight: The ultimate hobby

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A lot of people, especially those who don’t have a pilot’s license, see flying as a job. Except for the occasional recreational flyer, the masses see flying as work. However, an overwhelming majority of pilots will have to disagree.


Flying is more like a vocation, something someone is called to do, a passion. In that sense, one can view flying as the ultimate hobby. It’s fun, fulfilling, but takes a lot of time and hard work.


Recreational flyers, of course, can afford to pay to fly. And for them, flying really is a hobby. Love for the adventure of flight then sustains commercial airline pilots who have to endure several hours of flight while getting only a few hours of rest.

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Flight allows pilots to physically reach more places in their lifetime compared unlike most of the rest of the people in the world. To be able to do this requires years of training, since many pilots have the responsibility of not only getting themselves, but hundreds of others as well, to their destination safely.


And while being a pilot is a financially rewarding job, for the true aviator, this is only secondary. Remember that old adage that says if you love what you’re doing, you’ll never have to work a day in your life? That’s flying. That’s the ultimate hobby, right there.


Aviation and aerospace professional Scott Beale was responsible for expanding FlightWorks from a $1.5 million-dollar business when he purchased it in 2000 to a $90 million enterprise when he sold the business in 2010. For more info on Scott’s work and career, visit this page.

The Pilot Life: The Best Parts Of Becoming a Sky Captain

An airline pilot makes a lot of sacrifices. He/she works long hours and is away most of the time. So why is the job so attractive? Why is being a pilot one of the most sought-after jobs in the world? Below are some of the reasons.

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The view: Obviously, pilots have a front row seat to the best views the planet has to offer. They also get to see so many splendid places – more than most people see in their lifetime. From majestic mountain ranges to pristine oceans, pilots see them all. 

The benefits: As mentioned above, pilots get to see many magical places. This is, of course, the main benefit of being a pilot. They also get ridiculous discounts on tickets for their families, and sometimes, even their friends.

The hours: A traditional 9-to-5 schedule can get boring for the adventurous spirit. This makes the hours of aviation quite appealing. Changes in schedule can happen anytime for countless reasons. It can be taxing on the body, but it never gets boring. Each flight brings a new experience.

The rewards: Pilots are paid a lot more than most regular employees. Combine that with the pleasure of meeting new people and going to places people only dream of, and it’s easy to see why so many travelers find pilots very lucky. 

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Scott Beale is an accomplished aviation professional as well as a seasoned entrepreneur and business developer. For more discussions on the aviation industry, visit this blog.