Lim Khoy Hing

I am a retired Airline Pilot and Lawyer. Called to the Malaysian Bar at 75. Author of LIFE IN THE SKIES and SKY TALES. Read Sample here

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The Night Turbulence Threw Me Out of My Bunk

Crossing the Bay of Bengal, turbulence nearly threw me off my bunk on the Airbus A340. That night taught me a lesson I carry into every flight and now share it in my book, A Pilot’s Story.

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VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT

45 years in the skies – Insights and Stories on Flying

There is a story I have never quite been able to forget. It happened over the Baltic Sea - the moment I had to dump 80 tonnes of fuel before we could safely ...

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AIRPLANE EAR EXPLAINED Why our ears ache or ‘pop’ just before landing.

If you’ve ever felt a sharp ache or uncomfortable pressure in your ears as an aircraft begins its descent, you’re not alone. For many travelers, this moment that often

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Sky Legend: The remarkable machine that shape aviation history

Every aircraft has a story to tell. For many passengers today, flying may feel routine, but the machines that shaped aviation history are anything but ordinary. Let’s take ..

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SUPERSONIC RETURN
The coming back of faster-than-sound commercial flight.

From 1976 to 2003, Concorde was the most powerful and fastest commercial jet ever to enter airline service. Flying faster than the Earth’s rotation, Concorde ...

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URBAN AIR MOBILITY

This article is about air taxis and how they'll change city travel.

Imagine stepping out of a gridlocked traffic jam, riding an elevator to a rooftop vertiport, boarding a quiet electric aircraft, and arriving across.

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BATTERY SAFETY THE AIRCRAFT CABIN

Why lithium battery fires in the aircraft cabin are dangerous and why you should stay informed.

A small power bank, a loose battery or a damaged phone - ordinary items we carry every day - can suddenly ..

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Why Assertive Support Process Training Matters

Crew Resource Management (CRM) has long been recognized as a cornerstone of safe flight operations. A key element of CRM is the Assertive Support Process (ASP), which empowers first officers..

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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FLYING

Some of us eagerly anticipate every flight, while others step onboard with a bundle of nerves. Why is that so?

For most people, flying is more than just a way to get from one place to another. It’s a mix of ...

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Legend of the Skies: Khoy Hing Remains Active After 50 Years in the Cockpit

After more than five decades at the controls of an aircraft, former Malaysia Airlines (MAS) pilot Captain Lim Khoy Hing is no stranger to the national aviation..

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Can Automation replace Human Pilots?

From self-driving cars to Al-powered chatbots, automation is everywhere. The aviation industry is no different. We've come a long way from the days of open cockpits and paper...

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Qantas Boeing 737 Took Off With “51 Passengers Missing” On Load Sheet

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) recently revealed an unusual but important safety incident involving a Qantas Boeing 737-800 on December 1, 2024. The ..

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GREENER SKIES AHEAD – From lighter aircraft to cleaner fuels, here is how aviation is becoming more sustainable.

Not long ago, the idea of flying in an environmentally-friendly plane sounded like science fiction. But today, as ...

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FUTURE FLIGHT:
How Electric and Hybrid planes are reshaping the Skies

Have you ever wondered what air travel might be like in the future? As the world races to cut carbon emissions and tackle climate change, the aviation industry..

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AI in Aviation

Flying has always been a marvel of modern engineering. But today, artificial intelligence (AI) is making air travel safer, faster and more efficient. Before you even step foot in an airport, AI is already at work. Airlines

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The Merdeka Flypast – A Sky bound Memory

Yesterday morning, as I heard the thunder and roar of six Sukhoi Su-30MKM jets flying overhead for the Malaysian Independence Day celebration on 31stAugust 2025, it brought back fond memories of my..
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The Marvel of the Ejection Seat

The crash of a Royal Malaysian Air Force F/A-18D Hornet during take-off on 21st August 2025 once again reminded us of a remarkable piece of engineering that has saved thousands of pilots worldwide - the ...

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Pilot’s Pre-Flight Checklist

Before you board your flight, something remarkable happens behind the scenes that often goes unnoticed. While you get ready to embark on your journey, pilots and engineers are hard at work performing a crucial

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A Day in the Life of an Airline Pilot

For many passengers, air travel is a routine experience – boarding a plane, settling into a seat, and trusting that the air craft will safely reach its destination. But behind the smooth operation..

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Why Pilots Delay Landing

Not long ago, a disgruntled passenger took to social media to complain about a flight from Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur. The frustration stemmed from the captain’s decision to remain airborne for three hours due to

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