Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar Urges Focus on Flying Skills, Not Selfies

Nearly a year before a cockpit brawl incident, Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar advised aspiring pilots to prioritize gaining experience and refining aviation skills over chasing specific airlines, aircraft, or social media fame. In a podcast last year, Machchhar emphasized focusing on the purpose of flying rather than preferences for routes or aircraft, warning against distractions like selfies and online image-building.

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