@font-face {
  font-family: "HorizonFont";
  src: url("../assets/fonts/ZalandoSansExpanded-Regular.ttf") format("truetype");
  font-weight: normal;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

:root{
  --navy:#0b1220;
  --navy2:#101c34;
  --gold:#d6a82a;
  --gold2:#f0c55a;
  --text:#e9eefc;
  --muted:#a8b3cf;
  --stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  --shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35);

  --topbarH: 38px;
  --navRowH: 97px;   /* tweak if logo row height changes */
  --routeH:  35px;
}
main{
  margin-top: calc(-1 * (var(--navRowH) + var(--routeH)));
  padding-top: calc(var(--navRowH) + var(--routeH));
}
*{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html, body{
  margin: 0;
}

body{
  margin:0;
  font-family: "HorizonFont", system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial;
}

button, input, select, textarea { font-family: inherit; }

/* ================= TOPBAR ================= */
.topbar{
  width:100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0b1c2d, #0f2a44);
  color:#fff;
  overflow:hidden;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

.topbar__marquee{
  position: relative;
  height: var(--topbarH);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
}

.topbar__msg{
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding-left: 18px;
  transform: translateX(-110%);
  animation: marqueeLTR 20s linear infinite;
}

.topbar .dot{ opacity:.6; }

.topbar__link{
  color:#f0c55a;
  font-weight:800;
  text-decoration:none;
}

.topbar__link:hover{ text-decoration: underline; }

@keyframes marqueeLTR{
  0%   { transform: translateX(-110%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(110vw); }
}

/* ================= NAVBAR ================= */
/* ================= NAVBAR ================= */
/* push the page down so it doesn't get cut under the fixed nav */
main{
  padding-top: calc(var(--topbarH) + var(--navH));
}
:root{
  --topbarH: 38px;     /* match your topbar height */
  --navH: 96px;        /* adjust to your nav height */
}

/* fixed header */
.navwrap{
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--topbarH);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 2000;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,.40);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);

  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  overflow: visible;
}
.navinner{
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
@media (max-width: 768px){
  :root{ --navH: 110px; } /* try 110–130 depending on your layout */
}
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; text-decoration:none; }
.brand__logo{ height: 100px; width:auto; display:block; }

.nav{ margin-left: auto; display:flex; align-items:center; }

.menu{
  list-style:none;
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.link{
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration:none;
  padding: 10px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: transparent;
  border:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.link:hover{ background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }

.link.is-active{
  background: rgba(214,168,42,.12);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(214,168,42,.22);
}

.caret{ color: #071a2e; font-size: 12px; }

/* Dropdown */
.dd{ position:relative; }
.dd__menu{
  position:absolute;
  top: 46px;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 220px;
  padding: 8px;
  background: rgba(16,28,52,.98);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display:none;
  z-index: 9999;
}

.dd__menu a{
  display:block;
  padding: 10px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.dd__menu a:hover{ background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.dd:hover .dd__menu{ display:block; }

/* MOBILE NAV */
.burger{
  display:none;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  cursor:pointer;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.burger span{
  display:block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #18153b;
  margin: 6px auto;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .burger{ display:block; }
  .nav{ display:none; width:100%; }
  .nav.is-open{ display:block; }

  .navinner{
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .brand{ flex: 0 0 auto; }
  .burger{ flex: 0 0 auto; }

  .menu{
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 8px;
    padding-top: 10px;
  }
  .link{ justify-content: space-between; width: 100%; }
}

/* ================= ROUTE STRIP ================= */
.route{
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--routeH);
  overflow: visible;
  background: transparent;
  z-index: 1;
}

.route__line{
  position: absolute;
  top: 46%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(3, 22, 60, 0.85) 0 10px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0) 10px 18px
  );
  animation: runwayGlow 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes runwayGlow{
  0%,100%{
    opacity:.75;
    box-shadow:
      0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,.35),
      0 0 12px rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  }
  50%{
    opacity:1;
    box-shadow:
      0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,.5),
      0 0 16px rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  }
}

.route__plane{
  --x: 18px;
  --rot: 0deg;
  position: absolute;
  top: 46%;
  left: 0;
  transform: translateX(var(--x)) translateY(-50%) rotate(var(--rot));
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.route__plane img{
  height: 30px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(240,197,90,.6))
    drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(240,197,90,.35));
}

/* ================= HERO ================= */
.heroTakeoff {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-top: 0;
  padding-top: calc(var(--navRowH) + var(--routeH) + 24px);
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--topbarH));
  
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: start;
  padding-left: 6vw;
  padding-right: 6vw;
  overflow: hidden;

    background-image: url("../assets/runway.png");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center bottom;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.pilotCard__title2{ color:#f0c55a; }

/* smooth blend into next section */
.heroTakeoff::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0; right:0; bottom:-1px;
  height: 220px;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(6,18,32,0) 0%,
    rgba(6,18,32,.55) 45%,
    rgba(6,18,32,.92) 100%
  );
}

.heroText,
.heroPlaneWrap{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
}

/* FIX: right text cutting on desktop */
@media (min-width: 981px){
  .heroTakeoff{ column-gap: 28px; }
  .heroText.right{ padding-right: 24px; }
}

/* clouds */
.cloud{
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  width: 2200px;
  height: 320px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: .20;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;

  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: left center;
  background-size: contain;

  will-change: transform;
  animation-fill-mode: both;
}

.cloud--a{
  top: 10%;
  background-image: url("../assets/cloud.png");
  animation: cloudLTR 55s linear infinite;
  animation-delay: -18s;
}

.cloud--b{
  top: 22%;
  opacity: .14;
  background-image: url("../assets/cloud2.png");
  animation: cloudRTL 70s linear infinite;
  animation-delay: -26s;
}

@keyframes cloudLTR{
  from { transform: translate3d(-35%, 0, 0); }
  to   { transform: translate3d(100vw, 0, 0); }
}
@keyframes cloudRTL{
  from { transform: translate3d(100vw, 0, 0); }
  to   { transform: translate3d(-45%, 0, 0); }
}

/* hero text */
.heroText{
  color: white;
  opacity: .92;
}
.heroText.left{ text-align: left; }
.heroText.right{ text-align: right; }

.heroKicker{
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 12px;
  opacity: .85;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.heroText h1{
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 70px);
  line-height: 1.02;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.heroText h2{
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 46px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  opacity: .95;
}

.heroSub{
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82);
  max-width: 52ch;
}

.heroBtns{
  display:flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.btn.primary{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold2), var(--gold));
  color: #071a2e;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(214,168,42,.22);
}

.btn.ghost{
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  color: white;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.heroPlaneWrap{
  position: sticky;
  top: 35vh;
  z-index: 4;
}

.heroPlaneWrap img{
  width: min(720px, 60vw);
  transform-origin: center;
  will-change: transform;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45));
}

.heroFade{
  position:absolute;
  left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
  height: 220px;
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* MOBILE HERO LAYOUT */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .heroTakeoff{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .heroText.left,
  .heroText.right{
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .heroSub{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }

  .heroPlaneWrap{
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
  }

  .heroPlaneWrap img{
    width: min(520px, 88vw);
  }

  .cloud{
    height: 220px;
    opacity: .16;
  }

  .cloud--a{ top: 8%; }
  .cloud--b{ top: 18%; }
}

/* iPad ONLY: center plane + center buttons */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){
  .heroPlaneWrap{
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    justify-self: center;
  }
  .heroPlaneWrap img{
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .heroBtns{ justify-content: center; }
}

/* Mobile ONLY: stack buttons centered */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .heroBtns{
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .heroBtns .btn{
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 260px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* =========================
   CONTENT
   ========================= */
.content{
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 80px 18px;
  color: white;
}

/* =========================
   PERKS SECTION (modern + aviation)
   ========================= */

.perks{
  position: relative;
  padding: 96px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(900px 520px at 70% 20%, rgba(240, 197, 90, .18), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(780px 520px at 18% 40%, rgba(120, 200, 255, .16), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(235, 231, 232, 1) 0%, rgba(210, 220, 235, 1) 100%);
}
/* keep your divider as-is (you said you like it) */
.perks::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  width: min(1040px, 94vw);
  height: 2px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(240,197,90,.22), transparent);
  opacity: .75;
}

.perks__inner{
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 18px;
}

.perks__head{
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.perks__eyebrow{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(240,197,90,.9);
}

.perks__title{
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: rgb(11 18 32 / 87%);
  font-weight: 700;}

.perks__sub{
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgb(11 18 32 / 62%);;
}

.perks__grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 26px;
}

/* =========================
   PERK CARD (HUD / cockpit)
   ========================= */

.perkCard{
  /* per-card “randomness” knobs */
  --hud: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  --routeC: rgba(255,255,255,.52);
  --blipC: rgba(240,197,90,.9);
  --routeX: 18px;
  --routeAng: 3deg;
  --routeSpeed: 4.2s;

  position: relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 18px 18px 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  background: rgba(8, 24, 44, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  transform: translateZ(0);
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease;
}

/* animated sheen bg */
.perkCard__bg{
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: .9;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(680px 280px at 15% 20%, rgba(240,197,90,.14), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(520px 260px at 90% 30%, rgba(120,200,255,.12), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04), rgba(255,255,255,0));
}

/* HUD overlay: scanlines + subtle grid + tiny grain */
.perkCard::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity: .75;

  background:
    /* scanlines */
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(255,255,255,.03) 0 1px,
      rgba(255,255,255,0) 1px 6px
    ),
    /* hud grid */
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 44px 44px,
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 44px 44px,
    /* subtle cockpit tint */
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 30% 0%, rgba(240,197,90,.08), transparent 60%);

  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  filter: blur(.2px);
}

/* Corner brackets (cockpit frame) */
.perkCard .hudCorners{
  position:absolute;
  inset: 12px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .25s ease;
}

.perkCard .hudCorners::before,
.perkCard .hudCorners::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(var(--hud), var(--hud)) left top / 16px 2px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--hud), var(--hud)) left top / 2px 16px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(var(--hud), var(--hud)) right top / 16px 2px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--hud), var(--hud)) right top / 2px 16px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(var(--hud), var(--hud)) left bottom / 16px 2px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--hud), var(--hud)) left bottom / 2px 16px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(var(--hud), var(--hud)) right bottom / 16px 2px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--hud), var(--hud)) right bottom / 2px 16px no-repeat;
}

.perkCard:hover .hudCorners{ opacity: .95; }

/* Route telemetry line (vertical-ish, but angled per card) */
.perkCard::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top: -18%;
  left: var(--routeX);
  width: 2px;
  height: 140%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;

  opacity: 0;

  background:
    /* main dashed route */
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      var(--routeC) 0 10px,
      rgba(255,255,255,0) 10px 22px
    );

  transform-origin: center;
  transform: rotate(var(--routeAng)) translate3d(0, -10px, 0);
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,.14))
    drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(240,197,90,.10));
}

/* Blip + tick marks riding the route (cockpit feel) */
.perkCard .routeBlip{
  position:absolute;
  top: -10%;
  left: calc(var(--routeX) - 6px);
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events:none;

  opacity: 0;

  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, var(--blipC) 0 3px, rgba(240,197,90,0) 7px);

  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(240,197,90,.35))
    drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(255,255,255,.12));

  transform: rotate(var(--routeAng));
}

/* tiny tick marks perpendicular to route */
.perkCard .routeTicks{
  position:absolute;
  top: -18%;
  left: calc(var(--routeX) - 14px);
  width: 32px;
  height: 140%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events:none;

  opacity: 0;

  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(255,255,255,.16) 0 1px,
      rgba(255,255,255,0) 1px 14px
    );

  transform-origin: center;
  transform: rotate(var(--routeAng));
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,.08));
}

/* animate ONLY on hover (so it stays clean) */
.perkCard:hover::after,
.perkCard:hover .routeBlip,
.perkCard:hover .routeTicks{
  opacity: .9;
}

.perkCard:hover::after{
  animation: routeDrift var(--routeSpeed) linear infinite;
}

.perkCard:hover .routeBlip{
  animation: blipTravel var(--routeSpeed) linear infinite;
}

.perkCard:hover .routeTicks{
  animation: ticksDrift calc(var(--routeSpeed) * 1.1) linear infinite;
}

@keyframes routeDrift{
  0%   { transform: rotate(var(--routeAng)) translate3d(0, -10px, 0); }
  50%  { transform: rotate(var(--routeAng)) translate3d(0, 6px, 0); }
  100% { transform: rotate(var(--routeAng)) translate3d(0, -10px, 0); }
}

@keyframes blipTravel{
  0%   { transform: rotate(var(--routeAng)) translate3d(0, 0, 0); top: -10%; }
  100% { transform: rotate(var(--routeAng)) translate3d(0, 0, 0); top: 92%; }
}

@keyframes ticksDrift{
  0%   { transform: rotate(var(--routeAng)) translate3d(0, -8px, 0); }
  100% { transform: rotate(var(--routeAng)) translate3d(0, 10px, 0); }
}

/* hover lift */
.perkCard:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(240,197,90,.22);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.46);
}

/* top row */
.perkCard__top{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.perkIcon{
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  color: rgba(233,238,252,.92);
}

.perkIcon svg{
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: currentColor;
}

.perkTag{
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: rgba(233,238,252,.85);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}

/* TAG COLORS */
.perkCard[data-accent="gold"]{
  --routeC: rgba(240,197,90,.55);
  --blipC: rgba(240,197,90,.95);
  --hud: rgba(240,197,90,.10);
}
.perkCard[data-accent="ice"]{
  --routeC: rgba(170,225,255,.55);
  --blipC: rgba(170,225,255,.9);
  --hud: rgba(170,225,255,.09);
}
.perkCard[data-accent="lime"]{
  --routeC: rgba(170,255,220,.50);
  --blipC: rgba(170,255,220,.88);
  --hud: rgba(170,255,220,.08);
}

.perkCard[data-accent="gold"] .perkTag{
  background: rgba(240,197,90,.16);
  border-color: rgba(240,197,90,.35);
  color: rgba(240,197,90,.95);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(240,197,90,.10) inset, 0 10px 22px rgba(240,197,90,.10);
}
.perkCard[data-accent="ice"] .perkTag{
  background: rgba(120,200,255,.14);
  border-color: rgba(120,200,255,.32);
  color: rgba(170,225,255,.95);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(120,200,255,.10) inset, 0 10px 22px rgba(120,200,255,.08);
}
.perkCard[data-accent="lime"] .perkTag{
  background: rgba(120,255,200,.12);
  border-color: rgba(120,255,200,.28);
  color: rgba(170,255,220,.95);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(120,255,200,.10) inset, 0 10px 22px rgba(120,255,200,.08);
}

/* RANDOM route placement per card (different side + angle + speed) */
.perkCard:nth-child(1){
  --routeX: 18px;     /* left */
  --routeAng: 4deg;
  --routeSpeed: 4.2s;
}
.perkCard:nth-child(2){
  --routeX: calc(100% - 22px); /* right */
  --routeAng: -6deg;
  --routeSpeed: 5.4s;
}
.perkCard:nth-child(3){
  --routeX: 56%;      /* center-ish */
  --routeAng: 9deg;
  --routeSpeed: 3.8s;
}

/* icon match */
.perkCard[data-accent="gold"] .perkIcon{ color: rgba(240,197,90,.95); }
.perkCard[data-accent="ice"]  .perkIcon{ color: rgba(170,225,255,.95); }
.perkCard[data-accent="lime"] .perkIcon{ color: rgba(170,255,220,.95); }

/* title + text */
.perkCard__title{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.913);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.perkCard__text{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.657);
}

.perkCard__meta{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px 12px;
}

.perkMeta{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(233,238,252,.72);
}

.perkMeta .dot{
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(240,197,90,.85);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(240,197,90,.35);
}

/* Perks responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .perks__grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
}
/* =========================
   ABOUT (circle + scroll plane)
   ========================= */

   .aboutCircle{
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 110px 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(1200px 520px at 50% 0%, rgba(240,197,90,.06), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,18,32,.98) 0%, rgba(6,18,32,1) 100%);
    color: var(--text);
  }
  
  .aboutCircle__inner{
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 18px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
    gap: 34px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  /* LEFT */
  .aboutCircle__visual{
    position: relative;
    min-height: 420px;
  }
  
/* The circle that holds clouds */
.aboutCircle__orb{
  position: absolute;
  left: 12%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: min(460px, 62vw);
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;

  /* STATIC background image — NO manipulation */
  background-image: url("../assets/cloud-noise.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;

  /* subtle depth only (does NOT alter image) */
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.55),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.10);
}


/* optional: dark vignette so the plane pops */
.aboutCircle__orb::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center,
    rgba(255,255,255,0) 35%,
    rgba(6,18,32,.35) 70%,
    rgba(6,18,32,.72) 100%
  );
}

  /* atmospheric texture */
.aboutCircle__orb::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    url("../assets/cloud-noise.png"); /* optional, see note below */
  background-size: cover;
  opacity: .08;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  pointer-events:none;
}

  .aboutCircle__plane{
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 52%;
    transform: translate3d(0, -50%, 0);
    width: min(620px, 78vw);
    z-index: 2;
  
    /* START STATE (inside the circle) */
    --x: -120px;      /* behind circle */
    --y: 0px;
    --r: -2deg;
    --s: 1;
  
    transform:
      translate3d(var(--x), calc(-50% + var(--y)), 0)
      rotate(var(--r))
      scale(var(--s));
  
    will-change: transform;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 46px rgba(0,0,0,.45));
  }
  
  /* RIGHT */
  .aboutCircle__copy{
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
  }
  
  .aboutCircle__eyebrow{
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    letter-spacing: .16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 32px;
    color: rgba(240,197,90,.90);
  }
  
  .aboutCircle__kicker{
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-size: 30px;
    color: rgba(233,238,252,.78);
  }
  
  .aboutCircle__title{
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    font-size: 20 px;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  
  .aboutCircle__p{
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(233,238,252,.72);
    max-width: 62ch;
  }
  
  .aboutCircle__btn{
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #071a2e;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold2), var(--gold));
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(214,168,42,.18);
  }
  
  .aboutCircle__btnDot{
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: rgba(7,26,46,.16);
  }
  
  /* Responsive */
  @media (max-width: 980px){
    .aboutCircle{
      padding: 86px 0;
    }
  
    .aboutCircle__inner{
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 22px;
      text-align: center;
    }
  
    .aboutCircle__visual{
      min-height: 340px;
    }
  
    .aboutCircle__orb{
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    }
  
    .aboutCircle__plane{
      left: 50%;
      transform:
        translate3d(calc(-50% + var(--x)), calc(-50% + var(--y)), 0)
        rotate(var(--r))
        scale(var(--s));
    }
  
    .aboutCircle__p{
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }
  }
  @keyframes orbDrift{
    0%   { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0); }
    50%  { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-6px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0); }
  }
  
  .aboutCircle__orb{
    animation: orbDrift 18s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
 /* ===== NON-DESKTOP CENTERING FIX ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px){

  /* This wrapper becomes the centering engine */
  .aboutCircle{
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;     /* centers children */
  }

  /* The circle becomes normal flow and centered */
  .aboutCircle__orb{
    position: relative !important;
    left: auto !important;
    top: auto !important;
    transform: none !important;

    width: min(420px, 82vw);
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  /* Plane centered relative to the circle */
  .aboutCircle__plane{
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%); /* exact center */

    width: min(280px, 58vw);          /* tweak */
    height: auto;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
}
 /* =========================
   iPad + Mobile: bigger plane
   ========================= */

/* iPad (portrait + landscape) */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){
  .aboutCircle__plane{
    width: min(320px, 68vw); /* increase size */
  }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px){
  .aboutCircle__plane{
    width: min(380px, 88vw); /* slightly bigger on phones */
  }
}

/* =========================
   COURSES RAIL (AUTO SCROLL + HOVER ELIGIBILITY)
   ========================= */

   .courses{
    padding: 76px 0 44px;
    position: relative;
    padding: 96px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgb(243 249 255) 0%, rgb(251 248 240 / 95%) 100%);
  }
  
  .courses__inner{
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 18px;
  }
  
  .courses__head{ margin-bottom: 18px; }
  
  .courses__eyebrow{
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    letter-spacing: .16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(240,197,90,.9);
  }
  
  .courses__title{
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    color: rgb(11 18 32 / 87%);
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  
  .courses__sub{
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.657);;
  }
  
  /* wrapper */
  .coursesRail{ position: relative; margin-top: 18px; }
  
  .railViewport{
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 24px;
    position: relative;
    
  }
  
  /* track = the moving belt */
  .railTrack{
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 10px 8px 18px;
    will-change: transform;
    transform: translate3d(0,0,0);
  }
  
  /* cards */
  .courseCard{
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: clamp(260px, 28vw, 330px);
    height: 285px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    cursor: pointer;
  
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
    background: rgba(8,24,44,.40);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
    transition: transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  
  .courseCard::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background: var(--bg) center / cover no-repeat;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  
  .courseShade{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    z-index: 1;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,18,32,.10) 0%, rgba(6,18,32,.72) 62%, rgba(6,18,32,.92) 100%);
  }
  
  .courseTop{
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 14px 14px 0;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  
  .courseNum{
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    color: rgba(233,238,252,.92);
    font-size: 28px;
    opacity: .92;
  }
  
  .coursePill{
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    color: rgba(233,238,252,.86);
  }
  
  .coursePill--gold{
    border-color: rgba(240,197,90,.35);
    background: rgba(240,197,90,.14);
    color: rgba(240,197,90,.96);
  }
  .coursePill--ice{
    border-color: rgba(120,200,255,.32);
    background: rgba(120,200,255,.12);
    color: rgba(170,225,255,.96);
  }
  .coursePill--lime{
    border-color: rgba(120,255,200,.28);
    background: rgba(120,255,200,.10);
    color: rgba(170,255,220,.96);
  }
  
  .courseTitle{
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    margin: 12px 14px 6px;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    max-width: 22ch;
  }
  
  .courseMini{
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    margin: 0 14px;
    color: rgba(233,238,252,.72);
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  
  /* hover panel */
  .courseHover{
    position:absolute;
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    bottom: 12px;
    z-index: 4;
  
    padding: 12px 12px 10px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    background: rgba(8,24,44,.72);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  
    transform: translateY(12px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .22s ease, transform .22s ease;
  }
  
  .hoverTitle{
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(233,238,252,.85);
  }
  
  .hoverList{
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 16px;
    color: rgba(233,238,252,.75);
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }
  
  .enrollBtn{
    margin-top: 10px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13px;
  
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold2), var(--gold));
    color: #071a2e;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(214,168,42,.18);
  }
  
  /* hover/focus */
  .courseCard:hover{
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(240,197,90,.22);
    box-shadow: 0 26px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.44);
  }
  .courseCard:hover .courseHover{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  
  .courseCard:focus-visible{
    outline: 2px solid rgba(240,197,90,.45);
    outline-offset: 4px;
  }
  .courseCard:focus-visible .courseHover{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  
  /* mobile tap open */
  .courseCard.is-open .courseHover{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  
  /* arrows */
  .railBtn{
    position:absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    background: rgba(8,24,44,.50);
    color: rgba(233,238,252,.9);
    cursor:pointer;
    display:grid;
    place-items:center;
    z-index: 10;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  }
  .railBtn--left{ left: -6px; }
  .railBtn--right{ right: -6px; }
  
  @media (max-width: 980px){
    .railBtn{ display:none; }
    .courses__head{ text-align: center; }
    .courses__sub{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
    .courseCard{ width: min(86vw, 360px); }
  }

/* =========================
   FOUNDATION (DGCA Ground School & Tuitions)
   ========================= */
   .foundation{
    padding: 92px 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(900px 520px at 15% 20%, rgba(120,200,255,.10), transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(900px 520px at 85% 30%, rgba(240,197,90,.08), transparent 58%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,18,32,1) 0%, rgba(6,18,32,1) 100%);
  }
  
  .foundation__inner{
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 18px;
  
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
    gap: 26px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  /* LEFT image block */
  .foundationMedia{
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 26px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
    background: rgba(8,24,44,.40);
    box-shadow: 0 26px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.40);
  }
  
  .foundationMedia::before{
    display: none;
  }
  
  .foundationMedia img{
    width: 100%;
    height: 520px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transform: scale(1.02);
  }
  
  /* RIGHT copy */
  .foundationCopy{
    color: var(--text);
  }
  
  .foundationKicker{
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(233,238,252,.72);
    letter-spacing: .03em;
  }
  
  .foundationTitle{
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-size: clamp(30px, 3.2vw, 46px);
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #ebbf50;
  }
  
  .foundationP{
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    color: rgba(233,238,252,.72);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 60ch;
  }
  
  /* CTA */
  .foundationBtn{
    margin-top: 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
  
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    color: rgba(233,238,252,.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  
    transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
  }
  
  .foundationBtn__dot{
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    display:grid;
    place-items:center;
  
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold2), var(--gold));
    color: #071a2e;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(214,168,42,.18);
  }
  
  .foundationBtn:hover{
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(240,197,90,.22);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  }
  
  /* Responsive */
  @media (max-width: 980px){
    .foundation__inner{
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 18px;
    }
  
    .foundationMedia img{
      height: 380px;
    }
  
    .foundationCopy{
      text-align: center;
    }
  
    .foundationP{
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }
  
    .foundationBtn{
      justify-content: center;
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 540px){
    .foundation{
      padding: 70px 0;
    }
    .foundationMedia img{
      height: 320px;
    }
  }
/* =========================
   SUBJECTS (clean grid + dividers)
   ========================= */
   .subjects2{
    padding: 92px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgb(255 253 248 / 95%) 0%, rgb(233 238 247) 100%);
  }
  
  .subjects2__inner{
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 18px;
  }
  
  .subjects2__head{
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 34px;
  }
  
  .subjects2__eyebrow{
    letter-spacing: .16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0 0 6px;

    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(240,197,90,.9);
  }
  
  .subjects2__title{
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    color: rgb(11 18 32 / 87%);
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  
  /* grid */
  .subjects2__grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 0; /* dividers handle separation */
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  }
  
  /* item */
.subItem{
  padding: 26px 22px 24px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgb(9 0 0 / 8%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0 0 0 / 8%);
  background: rgb(240 197 90 / 7%);
  transition: background .25s ease, transform .25s ease;

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;   /* centers horizontally */
  text-align: center;    /* centers text */
}

  
  .subItem:hover{
    background: rgba(240,197,90,.05);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  
  /* icon */
  .subItem__icon{
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
  
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  }
  
  /* Image inside icon box */
  .subItem__icon img{
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
  }  
  
  /* title + text */
  .subItem__title{
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.764);
  }
  
  .subItem__text{
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.657);
    font-size: 14px;
    max-width: 44ch;
  }
  
  /* responsive */
  @media (max-width: 980px){
    .subjects2__grid{
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
  }
  
/* =========================
   AIRCRAFT RATING (scroll motion)
   ========================= */

   .rating{
    position: relative;
    padding: 96px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  
    /* clean, premium light section */
    background:
      radial-gradient(900px 520px at 70% 20%, rgba(240,197,90,.18), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(780px 520px at 18% 40%, rgba(120,200,255,.16), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(235,231,232,1) 0%, rgba(210,220,235,1) 100%);
  }
  
  .rating__inner{
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 18px;
  }
  
  .rating__grid{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
    gap: 42px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  /* LEFT VISUAL */
  .ratingVisual{
    position: relative;
    min-height: 320px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
  }
  
  .ratingCircle{
    position: relative;
    width: min(520px, 74vw);
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
    border-radius: 999px;
    overflow: hidden;
  
    box-shadow:
      0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.22),
      inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  
    /* base circle tint so it’s never empty */
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 30% 25%, rgba(255,255,255,.55), transparent 55%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16,28,52,.18), rgba(7,20,38,.10));
  }
  
  /* optional bg image inside the circle */
  .ratingCircle__bg{
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("assets/cloud-noise.png"); /* your static image */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: .95;
  }
  
  /* THE PLANE */
  .ratingPlane{
    position: absolute;
    width: min(680px, 88vw);
    max-width: 680px;
    height: auto;
    z-index: 2;
  
    /* default resting pose (JS will animate) */
    transform: translate3d(-80px, 8px, 0) scale(1.02);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 26px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.25));
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    opacity: 0;
  }
  
  /* RIGHT COPY */
  .ratingCopy{
    color: #0b1220;
    max-width: 44ch;
  }
  
  .ratingTitle{
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 54px);
    line-height: 1.02;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .ratingTitle span{
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  
  .ratingModel{
    margin: 8px 0 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
    color: rgba(214,168,42,.95);
  }
  
  .ratingText{
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(11,18,32,.70);
  }
  
  .ratingBtn{
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 14px;
  
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11,18,32,.16);
    color: #0b1220;
  
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  }
  
  .ratingBtn__dot{
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(240,197,90,.95);
    color: #071a2e;
  }
  
  /* TABS */
  .ratingTabs{
    margin-top: 34px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  
  .ratingTab{
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
  
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
  
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  
    background: rgba(11,18,32,.10);
    color: rgba(11,18,32,.78);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: .01em;
  
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(11,18,32,.12);
    transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  
  .ratingTab:hover{
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    box-shadow:
      inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(11,18,32,.14),
      0 18px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  }
  
  .ratingTab__icon{
    opacity: .9;
  }
  
  .ratingTab.is-active{
    background: rgba(11,18,32,.92);
    color: rgba(233,238,252,.96);
    box-shadow:
      inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.14),
      0 18px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
  }
  
  /* =========================
     RESPONSIVE
     ========================= */
  @media (max-width: 980px){
    .rating__grid{
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 22px;
      text-align: center;
    }
  
    .ratingCopy{
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
  
    .ratingVisual{
      min-height: 300px;
    }
  
    /* center circle + plane on non-desktop */
    .ratingPlane{
      width: min(740px, 96vw);
    }
  
    .ratingBtn{
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
  }
  
  /* iPad-ish: make plane a little bigger without touching desktop */
  @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){
    .ratingPlane{
      width: min(780px, 94vw);
    }
  }
  
  /* mobile: even bigger plane */
  @media (max-width: 767px){
    .ratingPlane{
      width: min(820px, 102vw);
    }
  }
  
/* ===== HOW TO BECOME A PILOT ===== */

.pilotPath{
  padding: 86px 0 110px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #e9e6ea 0%, #cfd7e6 100%);
}

.pilotPath__inner{
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 18px;
}

/* top row layout */
.pilotPath__top{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.pilotPath__kicker{
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: rgba(11,18,32,.70);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.pilotPath__title{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(46px, 5vw, 78px);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: rgba(11,18,32,.92);
}

.pilotPath__text{
  margin: 6px 0 18px;
  max-width: 62ch;
  color: rgba(11,18,32,.68);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 14.5px;
}

.pilotPath__btn{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 14px;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,18,32,.16);
  color: rgba(11,18,32,.92);

  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.pilotPath__btnDot{
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(240,197,90,.95);
  color: #071a2e;
}

/* ===== BIG BOX (proper proportions) ===== */
.pilotCard{
  position: relative;
  width: min(980px, 100%);
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;

  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.18);

  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr .75fr; /* left content + right pilot space */
  min-height: 280px;                  /* ✅ fixes the “too tall” look */
}

/* background of the box (swap this freely) */
.pilotCard__bg{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;

  /* Change this to any image later */
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 20% 20%, rgba(240,197,90,.14), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 420px at 90% 25%, rgba(120,200,255,.12), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,18,32,.96), rgba(8,28,52,.92));

  /* If you want an actual photo background later, use this:
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6,18,32,.96) 0%, rgba(6,18,32,.70) 55%, rgba(6,18,32,.35) 100%),
    url("assets/step-bg.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  */
}
/* === Pilot image: half-out modern overflow === */
.pilotCard{
  position: relative;          /* anchor for absolute children */
  overflow: visible;           /* allow image to spill out */
}

.pilotCard__pilotWrap{
  position: absolute;
  right: 18px;                 /* tweak */
  bottom: 0;                   /* anchor at bottom */
  width: min(260px, 34%);      /* responsive */
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;                  /* above bg */
}

.pilotCard__pilot{
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  transform: translateY(-35%); /* THIS makes top half stick out */
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
}

/* make sure text doesn't collide with the image */
.pilotCard__content{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-right: clamp(140px, 30vw, 280px);
}

/* optional: on small screens keep it cleaner */
@media (max-width: 720px){
  .pilotCard__pilotWrap{
    right: 10px;
    width: 180px;
  }
  .pilotCard__pilot{
    transform: translateY(-25%);
  }
  .pilotCard__content{
    padding-right: 170px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px){
  /* if it feels cramped, stop the overlap and keep it inside */
  .pilotCard__pilotWrap{
    position: relative;
    right: auto;
    bottom: auto;
    width: 180px;
    margin: 10px 0 0 auto;
  }
  .pilotCard__pilot{
    transform: none;
  }
  .pilotCard__content{
    padding-right: 0;
  }
}
/* content column */
.pilotCard__content{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 38px 42px;
  max-width: 560px;
}

.pilotCard__title{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 28px;
  color: rgba(233,238,252,.97);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.pilotCard__sub{
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: rgba(233,238,252,.72);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 13.7px;
}

.pilotCard__list{
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}

.pilotCard__list li{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 14px 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: start;
  color: rgba(233,238,252,.84);
  font-size: 13.8px;
}

.pilotCard__list .dot{
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  margin-top: 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(240,197,90,.95);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(240,197,90,.28);
}

/* reserved pilot space */
.pilotCard__slot{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;

  /* keeps the right side “lighter” so pilot pops */
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 100%);
}

/* When you add pilot later, use this */
.pilotCard__pilot{
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  bottom: -138px;
  height: 400px;
  width: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 22px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35));
  pointer-events: none;
}
element.style {
  color: e6be58;
}

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .pilotPath__top{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .pilotPath__text{
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .pilotCard{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: 0;
  }

  /* keep a reserved area for pilot below */
  .pilotCard__content{
    max-width: none;
    padding: 30px 20px 22px;
  }

  .pilotCard__slot{
    height: 240px; /* reserved pilot zone */
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.08) 100%);
  }

  .pilotCard__pilot{
    right: 50%;
    transform: translateX(50%);
    height: 300px;
    bottom: -10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px){
  .pilotCard__slot{ height: 260px; }
  .pilotCard__pilot{ height: 290px; }
}

/* =========================
   DGCA REQUIREMENTS SECTION
   ========================= */

   .dgcaReq{
    padding: 88px 0 96px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(900px 520px at 80% 10%, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 55%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, #b8c1cf 0%, #a9b2c1 100%);
  }
  
  .dgcaReq__inner{
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 18px;
  }
  
  .dgcaReq__head{
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 34px;
  }
  
  .dgcaReq__title{
    margin: 0;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 54px);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: rgba(11,18,32,.88);
  }
  
  .dgcaReq__subtitle{
    margin: 10px 0 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(11,18,32,.72);
  }
  
  .dgcaReq__desc{
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 80ch;
    color: rgba(11,18,32,.60);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
  
  /* grid */
  .dgcaReq__grid{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 22px;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  
  /* card */
  .reqCard{
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11,18,32,.06);
    min-height: 78px;
  
    /* space for icon puck */
    padding-right: 56px;
  
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  
  .reqCard:hover{
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 52px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
  }
  
  .reqCard__body{
    padding: 18px 18px 16px;
    display: grid;
    align-content: center;
    height: 100%;
  }
  
  .reqCard__text{
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    font-size: 11px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: rgba(11,18,32,.84);
  }
  
  /* icon puck */
  .reqCard__icon{
    position: absolute;
    right: -18px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #0b1220;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.95);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
  }
  
  .reqCard__icon svg{
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    color: rgba(233,238,252,.95);
  }
  
  /* responsive */
  @media (max-width: 1024px){
    .dgcaReq__grid{
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 560px){
    .dgcaReq{
      padding: 70px 0 78px;
    }
  
    .dgcaReq__grid{
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 16px;
    }
  
    .reqCard{
      padding-right: 62px;
    }
  }
  
/* =========================
   END FOOTER – PLANE LANDING
   ========================= */

   .landingFooter{
    position: relative;
    height: 220px;
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(6,18,32,0) 0%,
      rgba(6,18,32,.85) 45%,
      rgba(6,18,32,1) 100%
    );
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  /* subtle runway glow */
  .landingFooter__runway{
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 38px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: min(1100px, 92vw);
    height: 2px;
  
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,.65) 0 14px,
      rgba(255,255,255,0) 14px 26px
    );
  
    filter:
      drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,.35))
      drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(240,197,90,.25));
  
    opacity: .9;
  }
  
  /* plane */
  .landingFooter__plane{
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 26px;
    left: -220px; /* start off screen */
    height: 58px;
    width: auto;
  
    transform: translateX(0);
    transition: transform .2s linear;
  
    filter:
      drop-shadow(0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.55))
      drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(240,197,90,.35));
  }
  
  /* mobile tweaks */
  @media (max-width: 768px){
    .landingFooter{
      height: 180px;
    }
  
    .landingFooter__plane{
      height: 46px;
    }
  }
  
/* =========================
   FULL GETWINGS-STYLE FOOTER
   ========================= */

   .gwFooter{
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible; /* CHANGED: allow plane overflow */
    color: rgba(233,238,252,.85);
  
    /* keep your gradients but put them on the overlay layer instead */
    background: none;
  }
  
  /* NEW: background image layer behind everything */
  .gwFooter::before{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
  
    background:
      radial-gradient(1200px 520px at 60% 20%, rgba(240,197,90,.10), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,18,32,.82) 0%, rgba(6,18,32,.96) 55%, rgba(6,18,32,1) 100%),
      url("assets/footer-bg.jpg"); /* <-- put your footer bg image here */
  
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
  }
  
  /* giant plane image */
  .gwFooter__plane{
    position: absolute;
  
    /* CHANGED: make it spill out */
    top: -140px;
    right: 570px;   /* move to right for premium "overhang" */
    left: auto;
  
    width: min(980px, 78vw);
    height: auto;
  
    z-index: 3;     /* ABOVE content now */
    opacity: .97;
  
    filter:
      drop-shadow(0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.55))
      drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(255,255,255,.10));
  
transition: transform 0.12s linear;
    will-change: transform;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  /* inner grid */
  .gwFooter__inner{
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 180px 18px 48px;
  
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.4fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  
  /* brand */
  .gwFooter__logo{
    height: 66px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  
  .gwFooter__desc{
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    color: rgba(233,238,252,.70);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 34ch;
  }
  
  /* socials */
  .gwFooter__socials{
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  
  .gwSocial{
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
  
    background: rgba(240,197,90,.10);
    border: 1px solid rgba(240,197,90,.25);
    color: rgba(240,197,90,.95);
    font-weight: 800;
  }
  
  .gwSocial:hover{
    background: rgba(240,197,90,.18);
    border-color: rgba(240,197,90,.35);
  }
  
  /* columns */
  .gwFooter__cols{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  
  .gwCol h4{
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(240,197,90,.95);
  }
  
  .gwCol a{
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(233,238,252,.72);
  }
  
  .gwCol a:hover{
    color: #fff;
  }
  
  /* hours card */
  .gwHours{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
  
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    color: rgba(8,24,44,.95);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  
  .gwHours__divider{
    width: 1px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(8,24,44,.18);
    margin: 0 12px;
  }
  
  .gwHours__label{
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(8,24,44,.75);
  }
  
  .gwHours__time{
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  
  /* contact rows */
  .gwContact{
    display: grid;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 6px;
  }
  
  .gwRow{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 34px 1fr;
    align-items: start;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  
  .gwRow p{
    margin: 0;
    color: rgba(233,238,252,.72);
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  
  .gwDot{
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
  
    background: rgba(240,197,90,.92);
    color: rgba(8,24,44,.95);
    font-weight: 900;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(240,197,90,.18);
  }
  
  /* bottom bar */
  .gwFooter__bottom{
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    padding: 16px 18px;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  
  .gwFooter__bottomInner{
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    color: rgba(233,238,252,.55);
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  
  .gwFooter__policy{
    color: rgba(233,238,252,.65);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .gwFooter__policy:hover{ color: #fff; }
  
  /* =========================
     RESPONSIVE
     ========================= */
  
  @media (max-width: 980px){
    .gwFooter__inner{
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      padding-top: 120px;
      gap: 32px;
    }
  
    .gwFooter__cols{
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
  
    .gwFooter__plane{
      top: -100px;
      right: 10px;
      left: auto;
      width: min(400px, 100vw);
      opacity: .92;
    }
    
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 640px){
    .gwFooter__cols{
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
  
    .gwFooter__bottomInner{
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 10px;
    }
  
    .gwHours{
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 10px;
    }
  
    .gwHours__divider{
      display: none;
    }
  }
  /* Lower footer plane on tablet + mobile */
@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .gwFooter__plane{
    bottom: 10px;   /* was probably 40px */
  }
}
/* =========================
   COURSES — TABLET & MOBILE
   ========================= */

   @media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .courses {
      padding: 64px 0;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
  
    /* turn horizontal rail into swipe-friendly row */
    .coursesTrack {
      display: flex;
      gap: 16px;
      overflow-x: auto;
      scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
      padding: 0 16px 12px;
      -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }
  
    .coursesTrack::-webkit-scrollbar {
      display: none;
    }
  
    .courseCard {
      flex: 0 0 85%;
      max-width: 85%;
      scroll-snap-align: center;
      border-radius: 20px;
    }
  }
  


/* =========================
   CONTACT PAGE (ALT: NAVY → WHITE)
   ========================= */
.contact{
  background: #f4f8fc;;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* HERO stays dark */
.contactHero{
  position: relative;
  min-height: 72vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,18,32,.55), rgba(6,18,32,.92));
}

.contactHero__video{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.05);
}
.contactHero__overlay{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contactHero__inner{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 84px 18px;
}

.contactHero__eyebrow{
  margin: 0 0 25px;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(240,197,90,.92);
}
/* Glass pill just for Contact hero eyebrow */
.contactHero__eyebrow{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.contactHero__eyebrow .glassPill{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;

  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;

  background: rgb(8 24 44 / 75%);;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.18);

  color: rgba(209, 173, 56, 0.92);
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* optional: nicer on small screens */
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .contactHero__eyebrow .glassPill{
    padding: 7px 12px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
}
.contactHero__title{
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.2vw, 62px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #18153b;
}

.contactHero__sub{
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  max-width: 62ch;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: larger;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.contactHero__cta{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #071a2e;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold2), var(--gold));
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(214,168,42,.18);
}

/* WHITE body section */
.contact__inner{
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 56px 18px 92px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0b1220;
  border-top-left-radius: 28px;
  border-top-right-radius: 28px;
  margin-top: -34px;
  box-shadow: 0 -18px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}

.contactGrid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.contactCard{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,18,32,.10);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  padding: 18px;
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;

  justify-content: flex-start; /* IMPORTANT: not centered */
  height: 100%;    
}


.contactCard::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0; top:0; bottom:0;
  width:6px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold2), var(--gold));
}

.contactCard:nth-child(even)::before{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1e3a66, #0f2a44);
}


.contactCard__icon{
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.contactCard__icon img{
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.contactCard__icon{
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
}

.contactCard:hover .contactCard__icon{
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.contactCard:hover .contactCard__icon{
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}

.contactCard__title{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #0b1220;
}

.contactCard__text{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: rgba(11,18,32,.72);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.contactCard__text a{
  color: #0f2a44;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.contactCard__text a:hover{
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.contactCard__hint{
 margin-top: auto;  /* IMPORTANT */
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(11,18,32,.55);
}

/* =========================
   WHITE FORM (real card)
   ========================= */
.brochure{
  margin-top: 26px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  overflow: visible;
  display: grid;
    justify-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

/* keep head readable on white section */
.brochure__head{
  padding: 26px 0 14px;
}

.brochure__eyebrow{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(214,168,42,.95);
}

.brochure__title{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 26px;
  color: #0b1220;
}

.brochure__sub{
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: rgba(11,18,32,.70);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* form card */
.brochureForm{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.98);
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,18,32,.10);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  padding: 22px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle aviation accent */
.brochureForm::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 260px at 15% 0%, rgba(214,168,42,.10), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(780px 320px at 90% 20%, rgba(15,42,68,.08), transparent 60%);
}

.brochureForm__grid{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.field{
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.field__label{
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(11,18,32,.65);
}

.field__input{
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,18,32,.14);
  background: rgba(11,18,32,.03);
  color: rgba(11,18,32,.88);
  outline: none;
  transition: border .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.field__input::placeholder{
  color: rgba(11,18,32,.45);
}

.field__input:focus{
  border-color: rgba(214,168,42,.55);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(240,197,90,.22);
}

.field--full{ grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field__textarea{ resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }

.brochureForm__actions{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.brochureBtn{
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #071a2e;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold2), var(--gold));
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(214,168,42,.22);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}

.brochureBtn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(214,168,42,.26);
}

.brochureBtn__dot{
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(7,26,46,.14);
}

.brochureForm__note{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(11,18,32,.55);
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .contactGrid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .brochureForm__grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contactHero__inner{ text-align: center; }
  .contactHero__sub{ margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .brochureForm{ padding: 18px; }
}
/* =========================================
   CONTACT — CENTER THE BROCHURE HEADER + CTA
   ========================================= */


/* keep the header centered and not too wide */
.brochure__head{
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* center the form card too (button lives inside it) */
.brochureForm{
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* center the button + note row */
.brochureForm__actions{
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

/* optional: make note sit under button on small screens */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .brochureForm__actions{
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
}
.typeHero{
  padding: 110px 20px 70px;
}

.typeHero__inner{
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 34px;
  align-items: center;
}

.typeHero__kicker{
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  opacity: .8;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.typeHero__title{
  font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 66px);
  line-height: 0.95;
  margin: 10px 0 14px;
}

.typeHero__sub{
  opacity: .92;
  max-width: 560px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.typeHero__bullets{
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.pill{
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.typeHero__visual{
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-items: center;
}

.aircraftStage{
  position: relative;
  width: min(440px, 92vw);
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 40% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), rgba(255,255,255,0.03));
  overflow: hidden;
}

.aircraftGlow{
  position: absolute;
  inset: -40%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(10px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.aircraftImg{
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 52%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 92%;
  max-width: 420px;
  height: auto;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Spawn-from-left animation */
.aircraftImg.is-enter{
  animation: spawnLeft .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1) both;
}

@keyframes spawnLeft{
  from{
    transform: translate(-120%, -50%) scale(.98);
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(2px);
  }
  to{
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(0px);
  }
}

.aircraftTabs{
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.airTab{
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.airTab.is-active{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
}

.aircraftNote{
  opacity: .85;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 420px;
}

@media (max-width: 920px){
  .typeHero__inner{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ================= LOCATION MAP ================= */

.locationMap{
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f6fb 100%);
}

.locationMap__inner{
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 18px;
  text-align: center;
}

.locationMap__title{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
  color: #0b1220;
}

.locationMap__sub{
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  color: rgba(11,18,32,.65);
  font-size: 14.5px;
}

.mapWrap{
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,18,32,.08);
}

/* mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .mapWrap{
    height: 320px;
  }
}
/* ===== Glass background ONLY for heroSub ===== */

.heroSub{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;

  display: inline-block;          /* shrink to text width */
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.dd{ 
  position: relative; 
  z-index: 2500;
}

/* Hide pilot image on tablet (iPad) + mobile */
@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .pilotCard__pilotWrap,
  .pilotCard__pilot{
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Optional: let content take full width nicely */
  .pilotCard__content{
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Center Courses header on non-desktop (iPad + mobile) */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .courses__head{
    text-align: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  /* if your head has a max-width on desktop, this keeps it centered */
  .courses__title,
  .courses__eyebrow,
  .courses__sub{
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}

.courses__head{
  max-width: 680px; /* adjust */
}

/* =========================
   FORCE CENTER COURSES HEADER (DESKTOP)
   ========================= */

   .courses__head{
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;     /* centers horizontally */
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;      /* centers text */
  }
  
  .courses__eyebrow,
  .courses__title,
  .courses__sub{
    text-align: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .courses__head{
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  /* =========================
   Make gwHours box smaller + tighter
   ========================= */

.gwHours{
  display: inline-grid;              /* shrink to content */
  grid-template-columns: auto;       /* remove wide columns */
  padding: 10px 16px;                /* smaller padding */
  border-radius: 10px;               /* slightly tighter */
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25); /* softer shadow */
  width: auto;                       /* don't stretch */

}

.gwHours__col{
  text-align: left;
}

.gwHours__label{
  font-size: 11px;
}

.gwHours__time{
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* ✅ Footer logo + socials: pin to bottom of left column */
.gwFooter__brand{
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100%;
}

.gwFooter__brandBottom{
  margin-top: auto; /* pushes logo+socials to bottom */
}

/* ✅ Move the hours box slightly to the right + align right */
.gwFooter__right{
  display: inline;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end; /* aligns the hours card to right */
}

.gwHours{
  margin-left: 0; /* reset if needed */
  transform: translateX(16px); /* adjust: 10px–24px */
}
/* Fix footer right column alignment */
.gwFooter__right{
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;  /* aligns to top */
  align-items: flex-end;        /* aligns to right */
}

/* Fine tune hours box position */
.gwHours{
  align-self: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
/* Fix footer right column vertical alignment */
.gwFooter__right{
  display: inline;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;   /* keep right aligned */
  justify-content: center; /* vertically center content */
}

/* Add breathing room above hours */
.gwHours{
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
/* =========================
   DESKTOP NAV: Center Logo + Left/Right Links
   (NO HTML changes needed)
   ========================= */
   @media (min-width: 1025px){

    /* keep your navinner as the positioning container */
    .navinner{
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
    }
  
    /* NAV stretches full width */
    .nav{
      width: 100%;
    }
  
    /* Center the logo absolutely */
    .brand{
      position: absolute;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      margin: 0;
      z-index: 5;
    }
  
    /* Reserve space so menu items don't collide with logo */
    .menu{
      width: 100%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 18px;
      padding: 0 180px;   /* <-- adjust if your logo is wider */
      margin: 0;
    }
  
    /* Push RIGHT side items away using auto gap between item 2 and 3 */
    .menu > li:nth-child(2){
      margin-right: auto;
    }
  
    /* prevent wrapping */
    .menu > li{
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
  
    /* optional: keep everything on one line no matter what */
    .navinner{
      min-height: 86px;  /* adjust based on your logo height */
    }
  }
/* =========================
   GLASS NAV BUTTONS
   ========================= */

   @media (min-width: 981px){

    .link{
      padding: 10px 18px;
      border-radius: 14px;
  
      background: rgba(6,18,32,0.45);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  
      transition: all .25s ease;
    }
  
    .link:hover{
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
  
  }
  /* =========================
   PREMIUM NAV BUTTONS (DESKTOP)
   ========================= */
@media (min-width: 981px){

  /* distribute evenly */
  .menu{
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 36px;          /* more breathing room */
    padding: 0;
  }

  /* individual glass buttons */
  .link{
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 96px;

    background: rgba(251, 217, 148, 0.724);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);

    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);

    color: #0b1c2d;     /* deeper navy text */
    font-weight: 500;

    transition: all .25s ease;
  }

  .link:hover{
    background: rgba(240,197,90,0.25);   /* subtle golden glow */
    border-color: rgba(240,197,90,0.55);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }

}
@media (min-width: 981px){
  .link{
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: 14px; /* slightly less round */
    background: rgba(240,197,90,.22);
    border: 1px solid rgba(240,197,90,.35);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  }
  .link:hover{
    background: rgba(240,197,90,.30);
    border-color: rgba(240,197,90,.55);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
}

.brand__logo{ height: 82px; } /* was 100px */
.navinner{ padding: 6px 18px; }
.dd__menu{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}
.dd__menu a{
  color: rgba(8,24,44,.92);
}
.dd__menu a:hover{
  background: rgba(240,197,90,.20);
}
.heroSub{
  max-width: 38ch;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.heroText h1{
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
/* =========================
   MOBILE TOPBAR FIX (not clipped)
   paste at END of styles.css
   ========================= */

   .topbar{
    /* if you use fixed/sticky, keep it above everything */
    z-index: 9999;
  }
  
  /* give the text real vertical room + fix clipping */
  .topbar__marquee{
    padding-top: env(safe-area-inset-top); /* iPhone notch */
  }
  
  .topbar__msg{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 14px;      /* <-- key: adds breathing room */
    line-height: 1.25;       /* <-- key: prevents top cut */
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  
  /* optional: slightly smaller text on small screens */
  @media (max-width: 768px){
    .topbar__msg{
      padding: 12px 12px;
      font-size: 13px;
    }
  }
  /* CONTACT HERO video: keep on mobile, make it behave */
.contactHero{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contactHero__video{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* if mobile struggles, keep video visible but ensure the hero has a height */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .contactHero{ min-height: 520px; }   /* tweak */
}
/* =========================
   DESKTOP NAV LAYOUT
   Logo left — buttons right
   ========================= */

@media (min-width: 1025px){

  .navinner{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
  }

  /* logo left */
  .brand{
    margin-right:24px;
  }

  /* nav container */
  .nav{
    margin-left:auto;
  }

  /* menu row */
  .menu{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:18px;
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
    list-style:none;
  }

  /* equal button sizing */
  .link{
    padding:10px 18px;
    min-height:44px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
  }

}
/* =========================
   MOBILE NAV OPEN STATE
   ========================= */
   @media (max-width: 980px){
    .nav.is-open{
      display: block;
    }
  
    body.nav-open{
      overflow: hidden;
    }
  }