"How Do Pilots Fly at Night?" Female Captain Answers 'Biggest Aviation Mystery' in Video

• A female captain has finally satisfied the curiousity of people who have been wondering how pilots are able to fly at night
• In a TikTok video, she took her time to explain to netizens how nighttime flying is typically carried out by professional pilots
• Social media users who came across her intriguing post on TikTok stormed the comments section to ask her questions

Nighttime flying has long been a source of intrigue for many, with questions surrounding how pilots manage to navigate the dark skies.

A female captain has finally shed light on the topic, dispelling myths and providing great insight into the world of aviation.

Female pilot speaks on nighttime flying

In a TikTok video, @captaintk, a professional pilot, took the time to explain the systems and procedures that enable pilots to fly safely at night.

According to the captain, the key to successful nighttime flying lies in a combination of rigorous training, trust in technology, and adherence to strict protocols.

She noted that one of the biggest misconceptions about flying is the idea that pilots rely on visual cues to navigate.

In reality, nighttime flying is all about relying on instruments and technology, which she captured in the video.

In her words:

"Is there a road in the sky? How do you fly planes at night? So how do pilot's fly at night? It's one of the biggest aviation mysteries for many people but for us pilots it's all about systems, training and trust. Here's how it works. Here’s how it works: 1. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR): At night, visual flying is out. Pilots fly using instruments only, this is what we call IFR. 2. Navigation Systems: Tools like GPS, VOR, and ILS guide our altitude, heading, and approach especially in poor visibility.

"3. Cockpit Lighting & Displays: Everything inside the cockpit is designed to work in the dark, backlit screens, night mode, and weather monitoring systems help us stay on track. 4. Night Flight Training: Night flying is a skill. Pilots train to fight illusions (like the black-hole effect) and navigate confidently even when the sky is pitch black. 5. ATC Communication: Even at night, we’re in constant touch with Air Traffic Control, guiding us through safe airspace and clearances. Truth is night flying isn’t about seeing. It’s about knowing. That’s the kind of confidence training gives you.

"People wonder is there a road in the sky? How would you see the road? There's no road but we have this. They put the information of our destination in here. There's just something about this. And then we have just something that will work like GPS and will direct us to the destination. Whether there is light or no light. Whether there is darkness or daylight, it's the same procedure."

Reactions as pilot speaks on nighttime flying

TikTok users stormed the comments section to react to the post.

@JEHOVAH OVERDO PALACE MALAYSIA said:

"From this video now, I think I am now a qualified pilot. I need a plane immediately."

@suziekiora said:

"How do u know there is another aircraft coming towards you so as to avoid collition?"

@ATIBA BULU said:

"Be careful. My Nigerian brother can claim to be a pilot with just your teaching."

@OJ said:

"Abeg why plane no get side mirror? How dem go know if another aero plane wan jam dem for back?"

@I’m Ibatara said:

"So no other planes can use the directions? And it’s the particular direction only for going? What if as you de go with the directions another plane the come back from the same direction nko?"

@Expert furnitures reacted:

"In the plane, maybe am going to Canada and the plane fly through USA, and I remembered a friend of mine that lives in USA, can I ask the pilot to stop that I want to greet a friend?"

@Nrs. Angeliska Uko added:

"Wow but since you are following just the direction of the instrument without seeing the way, how then will you be able to deviate from an oncoming."

See the post below:

Pilot speaks pidgin English to passengers

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian pilot went viral after he was recorded speaking pidgin to passengers aboard a flight to Lagos state.

In a viral video, the pilot was heard announcing the start of the flight and other safety precautions.

Source: Legit.ng