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Pilots (aviation)

Pilots are a main asset of an airplane. They steer the plane to its designated destination.

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Why do pilots say this is my aircraft?

A pilot will say "my aircraft" when he or she has taken authority of the flight controls - usually but not necessarily from another pilot in the cockpit who had previously been in control. It is a standardized verbal message, and a concise way of saying, "I am now steering the aircraft and you are not."

It is particularly useful if one pilot feels he or she must aggressively take control of the aircraft from the other pilot in order to prevent impending harm to the aircraft or its passengers. For instance, most airlines require the pilot-not-flying to call-out "80 knots" during takeoff when the aircraft has reached an airspeed of 80 knots rolling down the runway. They also require the other pilot, the pilot-in-command, to respond with "check" as a way to confirm that the pilot-in-command is absolutely focused on taking off and putting the aircraft into the air, one of the most dangerous segments of flight. (Sometimes, as many pilots can attest, one may be physically capable of pushing the throttle forward and keeping the aircraft centered along the runway, but one's mind is not entirely "there," which can be very dangerous.) If the pilot-in-command does not respond "check," the pilot-not-flying will say "my aircraft," take control of the flight controls, and, depending on airline policy and runway conditions, either takeoff normally, or execute an aborted takeoff.

What is a pilot boat?

Pilot boat is a boat carrying a pilot. Pilot is a local captain who boards a vessel ( ship ) to navigate it into a habour or port. A boat carrying a pilot for embarkation on a ship or after disembarkation from a ship is a pilot boat. Under COLREGS it is required to show a white over red all round lights for identification. No special privledges for for this boat under colregs. A pilot boat not carrying a pilot is not considered a pilot boat but a normal power driven vessl.

What was the pilots name that bombed Japan?

Colonel Paul Tibbets and Major Charles Sweene.

Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 by the Boeing B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay, piloted by Colonel Paul Tibbets of the 393d Bombardment Squadron, Heavy, of the United States Army Air Forces.[2] It was the first atomic bomb to be used as a weapon.

Also Enola Gay was Colonel Paul Tibbets mothers name.

"Fat Man" was dropped from a B-29 bomber Bockscar, piloted by Major Charles Sweeney of the 393d Bombardment Squadron, Heavy.

Why is it safe for pilots to carry guns?

Maybe in case if the plane crashed in enemy territory and the pilot still alive, he would then have a weapon to defend himself.

What is the Latin word for pilot?

Well in the modern sense of the word pilot there is no translation because pilots did not exist in the time of the Roman Empire.

For the translation of 'driver' you could use Agitator, Aurigarius, Origa, Aureax, Auriga.

Hope this helps

What is an ace pilot's symbol?

Not sure what the question means. Many pilots painted a symbol on their airplane. This was not allowed by all countries and air forces but some pilots did it anyway. The symbol was usually a small image drawn on the side of the fuselage next to the national insignia. The symbol could be a geometric design, a crest, his initials, or a drawing of an animal. Some symbols painted on the aircraft were an identification of the squadron. The French had a squadron named the Stork squadron and they painted a stork on the airplane. The Americans flying for the French were known as the Lafayette Escadrille and they painted an American Indian head wearing a headress on their planes. The Austria-Hungarian top ace painted skull and crossbones on his airplane. The Italian ace painted a prancing horse that was given to him by the Ferrara family.

What is the value of your Honda Pilot 2004?

The value of any used car is dependent on a number of factors like total mileage, overall condition, and what market you are in. You can search for the value online at sites like Kelly Blue Book. To get a valid idea of worth, be honest on your vehicle's condition when entering the information asked for. Typically, look at the "trade in" value for a "fair" condition car. The good news is that Honda has a reputation for holding value well. As long as you've done your part and kept it maintained and there is no body or cosmetic damage, you should expect to get a fair price. If you are planning on trading it in, get several offers before you make your choice. Dealers will play with the trade in value to make the deal look good...but you should only be interested in what the final cost to you is going to be. You can find more on my site, under the For The Car Owner link, at www.autoservicetech.com. Hope this helps you out!

Who is the first lady pilot in Nigeria?

Her name was Chinyere Kalu . Capt . Chinyere Kalu , Nigeria's first female pilot, heads the flying school at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria.

What license do pilots need?

This depends largely on what types of aircraft they plan to fly.

If all you want is to fly very small planes on nice sunny days, a sport pilot certificate is all you need.

If you want to fly something that has enough room for a couple passengers & some luggage, you will need a private pilots license.

If you want to be able to fly in cloudy weather, you will need an IFR (instrument flight rules) certificate.

There are additional certificates for multi-engine airplanes, high-performance (over 200hp) airplanes, turbine-powered aircraft, lighter-than-air aircraft, gliders, helicopters, seaplanes and tail-draggers.

If you plan on taking paying passengers, or wish to get a job that involves flying, you will need to get your commercial. If you want to teach others to fly, you'll have to get your CFI (certified flight instructor) ticket. And lastly if you want to fly for an airline you will need the ATP (airline transport pilot) certificate.

Additionally, most larger aircraft have a type-rating you will need to obtain in order to fly them. This entails specialized training in the performance and handling of the aircraft as well as the use of the various sub-systems in that particular aircraft.

What is a River Pilot?

A person with highly specialised knowledge of the waterway and who [usually] boards a ship to guide it and help navigate the waterway.

What is the kamikaze pilot?

the kamikaze pilots were japenese pilots that purposely crashed there planes into allied ships, commiting suicide.