Tori Bottomley Duty editors’ welcome so far, 2020 has been an unpredictable year. In the past six months, the world has repeatedly closed and opened its borders, leaving many of us with whiplash. Staying on top of COVID-19’s global impact and how it is being responded to has become a difficult task. With two-week quarantines being imposed in a range of places, and air bridges collapsing all around us, the aviation world continues to suffer. Many people have lost their jobs, and we are far from the end of the tunnel. It is difficult to remain positive in such an environment, but the resilience and camaraderie that the pilot community has shown during these tough times has been astounding. I am proud to be a part of an industry where its members meet adversity with such unwavering solidarity. In this issue, Louise Pode discusses the psychological impact of this challenging situation and the best way to manage your mindset among the uncertainty. We’ve also included some pleasant distractions, with the role of aircraft in upcycling and a glimpse through the clouds into the sunshine of the Caribbean with Robin Evans. Looking at aviation through different eyes, Adam Johns considers a goalkeeper’s contribution to aviation safety, and we take a scathing look at what Hollywood gets wrong about aviation. In this issue, we also take a moment to say goodbye to the beloved Queen of the Skies, the Boeing 747, and Adam Crehan-Clarke discusses what ‘net zero’ carbon emissions could mean for the aviation industry. We love hearing from our readers, so if you have any personal stories you’d like to share, please don’t hesitate to send them to us – email TheLog@balpa.org. We’ve taken the decision for this issue to remain in the digital format, and we hope you continue to enjoy The Log on your iPad or tablet. Finally, stay safe and stay united! David Keen LIFT-OFF