Advantages of cargo planes over passenger planes

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1. They mostly take off and land at night. During the day, light reflection is intense, making landing—which requires high concentration—a bit more hectic.
2. I operated a cargo plane carrying about 100 tons; once we reached a safe cruising altitude, I could walk around the cabin comfortably in autopilot mode.
3. I joined Hainan Airlines in China on a contract basis because the pay was good, and there are various flight options. Chinese airlines offer good treatment for captains.
4. Young first officers from military backgrounds are generally likely to be extremely difficult to deal with. I expect the recently absorbed Korean airline will also face severe friction between captains and first officers. I believe conflicts regarding seniority will be intense.
5. Since passenger planes carry passengers, piloting must avoid turbulence to prevent anxiety among travelers. You have to fly to avoid clouds, which are the culprits of turbulence, but some former military pilots might choose to fly straight through them. In particular, some captains who used to fly single-seat fighter jets might occasionally choose the "thrill."
6. Since the airframe is designed to withstand turbulence 1.5 times stronger than the most powerful turbulence on Earth, the possibility of the aircraft breaking apart due to turbulence is zero.
7. When taking off or landing, the altitude changes that feel unstable to passengers are influenced more by wind conditions, such as headwind and tailwind, rather than the captain's skill.
8. During landing, wind shear—sudden downdrafts or updrafts—is the most dangerous.
9. One of the most important skills for a passenger plane captain at a Chinese airline is to insist with air traffic control to park the plane at the shortest apron and closest to the baggage claim area.
10. For captains and first officers who prefer solitude and find interacting with people uncomfortable, cargo planes are more relaxing in many ways. A story from an elderly pilot who retired due to vision issues.