The Publication
Where Professional Flying Meets Thoughtful Writing
Two Six Left is an independent publication written for professional aviators – sharing engaging stories, operational insight, and reflections from life in the flight levels.
We deliver coffee break reading that feels like swapping stories on the flight deck – relevant, relatable, and always pragmatic.
Experience-driven writing that cuts through the cloud – produced for pilots, by pilots.
What You’ll Find Inside
Two Six Left brings together technical insight, operational perspective, and reflective features that capture the uniqueness of the profession.
And it’s built on a simple belief: that some of the most valuable real-world insight in aviation isn’t found in the manuals, but instead passed quietly between professionals – often at FL370 over a coffee.
Some pieces may provoke thought.
Others a wry smile.
All are written to engage and occasionally prompt that familiar moment of shared recognition – the subtle nod that says, yes…exactly that.
And we promise:
No filler. Ever.
Independence and Disclaimer
Two Six Left is an independent editorial publication.
The views expressed in Two Six Left are strictly those of the article author or the publication alone and do not represent those of any employer, airline or organisation.
This disclaimer applies to all content published by Two Six Left.
Copyright
Copyright Two Six Left 2026. All rights reserved. All content is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced without prior written permission.
Founder
Charlie Ricketts is a commercial pilot and the founder of Two Six Left.
The publication was created to capture the kind of insightful, experience-driven conversations that professional pilots have every day – but rarely see written down.