Melbourne-based pilot Mr. William Liao on what life as a pilot is like

Credit: Raku Shimokawa

Credit: William Liao

Mr. Liao was born in Taiwan and grew up in Brisbane. Now he travels across the globe as a cargo pilot.


In this interview, he shares with us how he became so fluent in Japanese, what made him pursue his career as a pilot and any tips on how to survive long-haul flights.

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We all love admiring scenery from high up in the sky. Here are some of the sights observed from the cockpit.

Touchdown
Aircraft about to touchdown at Narita Airport. Credit: William Liao

Mt. Fuji
Mt. Fuji observed from the cockpit after a take-off from Narita Airport. Credit: William Liao

Northern Lights
Northern Lights observed during a flight. Credit: William Liao



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