American Airlines Boeing 737-823 N816NN 8-3-20

An American 737 departs from Dallas/Forth Worth. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

Monday, May 10, 2021 at 09:54 PM ET

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John McDermott is a commercial pilot pursuing a career in professional flight. His passion for aviation began in an Ann Arbor bookstore with a tale of enemy pilots during World War 2, and he hasn't looked back. Besides flying and writing for AirlineGeeks, John volunteers with Professional Pilots of Tomorrow and travels whenever he gets the chance.