Traveling is a fun and exciting experience. Some people fly for several hours on planes to reach their favorite destination. People flying are doing so for a variety of reasons. Some are doing it for business travel. They are on their way to the next business meeting or conferences. Others are doing it for pleasure. And some might be on their way to their favorite vacation spot. Still others are traveling for special events or seeing family. While most of the time these people have exactly what they need to stay comfortable and enjoy the flight, what about the pilots? You need to be comfortable too. Here are a few accessories that you can use when traveling on your next flight.
Bring a Comfy Travel Pillow:
Pilots around recommend a good travel pillow. If you happen to be flying on hour long flights and need to rest this is a must. A good sturdy travel pillow can help you get the rest you need so you stay alert and at your best. When there’s more than one pilot on long flights you can take that travel pillow with you and enjoy a great relaxing sleep. This keeps you ready and awake for those critical landing and approach times.
Cover Your Eyes With a Sleep Mask:
If you are going to try to get some quality rest then a sleep mask will benefit you greatly. Those will cover your eyes and no matter where you’re sleeping it will be dark and relaxing. These are easy to find at most stores around and you can go as fancy or as inexpensive as you like. While these are not a necessity to your flight it is definitely a nice item to have in your bag.
A Good Set of Headphones:
One other main thing you simply must have in your pilot bag is a good set of headphones. These are a must as this is how you can communicate with your ATC officers. DC headsets are a great choice as is many others that are out there. Find some that are comfortable for you and fit you like a glove.
These packing tips, as well as others, can make all the difference in big trips or even smaller flights. You may also want to keep a first aid kit, your pilot’s operating manual and your license all in your bag easily accessible. Above all remember to get lots of rest, stay alert and enjoy your flying experience.