Would you like to be a pilot and why?
Ya because you get to see a whole bunch of places, you can touch the sky, and see a beautiful view of the clouds.
Why is the pilot's cabin in an airplane called the cockpit?
The term cockpit described the sailing term for the coxswains station in a royal navy ship, and later the location of the ship's rudder controls. Cockpit appeared in the english language in the 1580s, "a pit for fighting cocks", from cock + pit. Used in nautical sense (1706) for midshipmen's compartment below decks; transferred to airplanes (1914) and to cars (1930s).
Why do people want to become a pilot?
Depends on. Some people want to become a pilot in order to make money, just want to fly...etc. but for me, I want to become a pilot because i want my passengers clear their minds through flight.
What does the pilot of a ship do?
A pilot boards a ship to sail/steer the ship into or out of a specific port.
How do pilots stay awake during flights?
Airline pilots have to follow laws that mandate rest periods. On very long flights it is normal to have extra crew. This extra crew will alternate throughout the flight in order to have a rested pilot in command at all times. Some airplanes have bunks for the resting crew.
Why should the local altimeter setting be used by all pilots in a particular area primarily for?
To provide a better vertical separation of all aircraft.
Is gas harmful from pilot being out?
YES!!! When you turn the gas on, the gas gets released and when there is not a pilot to "catch" the gas it has nowhere to go but up and it releases fumes into the air. That is how houses blow up!!!
Why does a pilot need a co pilot?
In most aircraft a co-pilot is not needed. However, most larger commercial passenger aircraft do require them. Airplanes require constant checks and re-checks of systems and checklists. A co-pilot helps to alleviate some of these tasks, and also allows for a system of redundancy between the pilot and co-pilot.
Besides the redundancy, passenger airlines typically require a first officer or co-pilot for safety reasons. If something should happen to the pilot, the co-pilot has the ability to take over and perform an emergency landing.
What does a pilot use to land?
Before setting up for landing pilots follow checklists. The pilot puts the aircraft in a landing configuration. To accomplish this, the throttle is set and the flaps are set to keep the right rate of descent and glide slope all the way down to the runway. On landing configuration It is very normal for pilots to use power to gain or lose altitude and trade altitude for airspeed. Prior to landing the pilot makes one final check to make sure the aircraft is ready to land, specifically the landing gear down. This is all done while listening to air traffic control and following approach plates.
Rollout is one of the stages of landing an airplane. It occurs immediately after touchdown and continues all through deceleration until reaching taxi speeds. This is where the pilot is transitioning the airplane from flying through the air and into rolling it on the ground, it takes focus and concentration to maintain control during this phase especially if there are strong winds and/or inclement weather.
What is the highest position of a pilot?
During flight, the PIC (Pilot in Command) also referred to as Captain, has the final authority over the aircraft including all passengers and crew. However, on the ground, the Captain answers to the Chief Pilot, if the company has one. All Commercial and charter companies are required to have a chief pilot. Some private companies also have a chief pilot, though not required.
What type of math do pilot use?
You'd really have to specify what kind of Pilot we're talking about. Most pilots use basic mathematics to chart their flights, including fuel usage, tonnage and PAX weight.
Why as the pilot in The Hatchet rubbing his shoulder?
thw pilot is rubbing his shoulder because of his aches and pains
Who originally said Jah is my co-pilot?
The phrase "Jah is my co-pilot" is a variation of the popular saying "God is my co-pilot," which is often attributed to Charles L. Allen, an American author and minister, who popularized it in the 1960s. The specific adaptation using "Jah," a term for God in Rastafarian culture, reflects a blend of spiritual beliefs and was popularized in Rastafarian contexts. While the exact origin of the "Jah is my co-pilot" phrase is not definitively attributed to one individual, it embodies the same sentiment of divine guidance.
What subjects must you take to be a pilot?
If you're willing to take an IB course.
take these followings:
HL: Maths, Physics, Chemistry
SL: English,(optional), ITGs
It is obvious that you need Physics and Maths to become a pilot. But knowing the basic knowledge of chemistry is always useful. It is also relevant to know how machines and technology works (ITGs) since your going to spend most of your working time with the plane.
Good luck to anyone who wants to be a pilot.
I suggest to take flying lessons if possible.
What is the average salary of a professional pilot?
The salary for a professional pilot can range from $17,000 for a beginning First Officer at a smaller cargo or regional to over $200,000 for a 15 year Captain at a major/legacy passenger or cargo airline. Salary is not based, typically, on expertise, but on a system of seniority. This means, for example, that a Captain who has worked 12 years at a major airline making $170,000 per year who gets furloughed and transfers to a new airline starts at the bottom of the seniority list again, making around $30,000. Most pilots start as flight instructors in order to build up enough hours required to apply to a small regional airline where they will make typically $17,000-$35,000 as a First Officer for several years, then upgrade to Captain where they would make $45,000-$90,000. After they complete this experience, averaging anywhere from 2-10 years, depending on the industry and availability, the pilot would then qualify to apply to a major carrier, where they would likely remain for the rest of their career.
If you are asking what guns do pilots carry, in the U.S. it is an H&K, and they can be purchased through he FFDO (Federal Flight Deck Officer) program. At the moment, I can't remember which one...USP40 possibly.