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originally, the pilot would maneuver a "stick", which is a lot like a joystick, to pull cables connected to the rudder and elevator (the horizontal part of the tail) to control yaw and pitch, respectively. two foot pedals do the same for the control surfaces on the wing, which control roll. mechanical wires have now been replaced with electronic systems and servo motors, but they still operate the same things.
now, with autopilot, a computer can fly the plane on it's own, and, under ideal circumstances with no problems, the pilot doesen't have to do anything at all. the pilot remains in case there is a problem, in which case human intellect is far superior to a computer in dealing with it.
What else can I help you with?
Can I use a driver's permit to fly an aircraft?
No, a driver's permit does not allow you to fly an aircraft. You need a pilot's license to operate an aircraft.
What is an auto pilot on board an aircraft?
The auto pilot on board an aircraft can auto-fly the plane. The pilot programs it with flight information, then monitors it throughout the flight.
Can I still fly if my license is expired?
No, you cannot legally fly an aircraft if your pilot's license is expired.
The first pilot to fly an aircraft faster then the speed of sound?
Charles Yeager was the first person ever to pilot an aircraft beyond the speed of sound.
What is the difference between a pilot holding a Commercial Pilot Certificate and a pilot holding a Airline Transport Pilot Certificate?
usually the weight of aircraft your can fly
Can you fly with a learner's permit?
No, you cannot fly with a learner's permit. You need a pilot's license to operate an aircraft.
Can one pilot fly a jet?
Most military fighter jets run with a single pilot and a flight officer. The Flight Officer is not trained to fly the aircraft.
Can you use a driver's permit to fly an aircraft?
No, a driver's permit cannot be used to fly an aircraft. Pilots must have a pilot's license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate an aircraft.
What do you have to do to fly a jet?
To fly a jet for non-commercial use, first you must obtain a Private Pilot's license. Then you must be certified on each individual aircraft type you wish to fly. To become a commercial pilot, you must then complete the training and hours requirements to be certified as a Commercial Pilot. Again, you must be individually certified or "rated" for each different aircraft you fly.
What is a airline pilot?
An airline pilot is a person who is trained to fly an aircraft. These airline pilots take a lot of time and money to learn how to fly these billion dollar places to get us to where we want to go.
What kind of license is reqiured to fly the UH-60 Black Hawk?
Military pilot qualifications indicate what aircraft you can fly.
Will robots be able to fly?
In a sense, modern commercial aircraft and many military fighter aircraft are already flying robotic devices. Built in computer controls fly many of the airplanes that are in the air at this moment, it's called "fly by wire". Some of the fighter aircraft are so difficult to keep in the air, the only way to actually perform that task without tiring out the pilot is to have the computer manage the control surfaces while the pilot only appears to fly the airplane. As for commercial aircraft, auto-pilot is certainly a robotic function.
