Do you get sun exposure on a plane?

You can be exposed to UV rays from the sun that can damage your skin while you're flying since planes are closer to the sun. Dermatologists recommend wearing sunscreen and protective clothing on a flight and taking other measures like using window shades on the plane to protect your skin from the sun. NASA.



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The inside of an airplane cabin is drier than the Simpson Desert. Low humidity, recycled air and a multitude of germs equals dehydrated skin which means your freshly tanned skin is in trouble. By the time you disembark, you basically have the skin of a dried prune... yikes!

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Sunglasses reduce the effects of harsh sunlight, decrease eye fatigue, and protect ocular tissues from exposure to harmful solar radiation. Additionally, they protect the pilot's eyes from impact with objects (i.e., flying debris from a bird strike, sudden decompression, or aerobatic maneuvers).

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As Insider previously reported, dermatologist Dr. Joyce Park recommends all travelers — regardless of whether they're a passenger, pilot, or flight attendant — lather on sunscreen before a flight.

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Here's what they recommend.
  1. Stay Hydrated Internally to Retain Moisture Externally.
  2. Keep Your Lips Hydrated With an Ointment.
  3. Wear Sunscreen Even on Travel Days.
  4. Try to Bring Your Usual Products With You.
  5. Avoid Using Potentially Irritating Hotel Skin-Care Products.
  6. Prepare for Acne Breakouts.


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Whether flying at night or during the day, pilots need to see some kind of horizon. They use this to determine the airplane's attitude. At night pilots will turn their gaze from outside to inside and use the artificial horizon. The artificial horizon is normally a simply globe split into two hemispheres.

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A lot of airports have restrictions on night flights because of noise issues. Also some smaller domestic airports close at night. There are a few that leave late at night in order to take advantage of the time difference in the arrival city. There aren't more because there isn't much demand for them.

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Usually not. However, some weather conditions can cause turbulence and up and downdrafts such that an airplane can not be controlled completely; that makes me nervous. The pilot can usually keep the pitch about right, but the airspeed will be going all over the place.

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Flying is not easy, and it involves a number of different skills. Some people sail through the actual flying training but have difficulty with radio use, navigation, or the theoretical exams. It is worth remembering this if you are having problems with one part of the course that others seem to find easy.

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Mostly (not all) pilots prefer night flying. Some pilots may love flying in the night while some may love to fly in the day. Here's how night flying is preferable to pilots: Some things are easier when it comes to night flying, some things are more difficult.

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