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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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How much do blimp pilots make?
Goodyear Blimp pilots start at about $70,000/year, and can go up to $200,000.
How do pilots find there way around in the sky?
With their altimeter. An instrument on the craft's dashboard, called an altimeter, reads the altitude of the craft. In addition, every airfield has a designated altitude above Mean Sea Level assigned, to help calibrate and interpret actual altitudes above ground level.
What happened to kamikaze pilots in World War 2?
The Japanese were so willing to die for that country. That they were even willing to kill them selves to protect it.
Really it was about dieing for the Emperor, which was viewed as a God. The "divine wind" is a term referring to these men.
Believe it or not, they had a submarine version of these men also. They climbed into torpedoes and were launched from submarines underwater. These were called "Kaiten" bombers. A one person torpedo with zero chance of getting out.
While very terrifying, there is not much evidence that the roles of these people played any real impact n the war.
Loss of life from these submariners was higher for the Japanese then for any other group. Many of these men died in launch tubs waiting to be fired.
The Kamikaze often died trying to reach their target and (with some exceptions) did little real damage.
How many pilots are there in the US?
In 2014 in America (latest statistics available), there were a total of 593,499 pilots certified by the FAA. In 2008 in America (for comparison with Canada), there were a total of 613,746 pilots certified by the FAA. In 2008 in Canada, (last statistics available), there were a total of 64,932 pilots certified by Transport Canada. In both countries, very roughly 0.2% of the population are pilots. That's very roughly 1 in 500 civilians. Military pilots are not included. In 2010 in the UK, there were 21,063 civil aircraft registered, and about 28,000 Private Pilots, and 10,000 certified glider pilots.
What is the average IQ of airline pilots?
110 is the minimum to complete an ATPL training in my opinion. Mine is 119 it all went well, but I have colleagues witch had more difficulties and I range them somewhere around 100 to 110. But finally there are a lot of aspects like decision making and confidence in this job.
How can you become an ambulance helicopter pilot?
Probably the best way is to go into the navy/raf or army as a helicoptor pilot for a few years and then apply to your AirAmb unit with years of expeience. That's how people i know have done it.
I believe that you'll also need licenses like a PPL, and a CPL (private, commercial pilots license) and maybe others
How many holidays do pilots get?
Depends how long you've been working for the company, if you've been there a long time you might have 15 days a month off and have vacation time on top of that. If your new probably no holidays
Are navy pilots and Air Force pilots military pilots?
Yes, navy pilots and air force pilots are military pilots.
What is the yearly wage for working as an pilot?
Check a website like salary.com for specific information based on your area, experience, type of employer (private corporation, airline, etc.) and certifications.
Do pilots cheat with flight attendants?
No, they cheat with ex- girlfriends when they fly to their hometown.
Most famous were: Roland Garros(the first forward firing gun was his invention),Georges Guynemer(of the Storks regiment), (the invincible) Albert Ball, Manfred Von Richthofen(holds the title of most planes downed during the war), Raoul Lufbery, Edward Mannock(holds the highest number of planes downed for the Allies), Willy Coppens(most recognized balloon shooter), Dave Ingalis(the most famous navy pilot) and Eddie Rickenbacker.
What is the education requirements for a pilot?
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Get good grades in high school. Math, science and more good grades are needed in college and preferably an ROTC program. Join either a Navy or Air Force pilot program.
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The math and science skills are a must. There is no way around that. You need a four year college degree. It really does not matter what it is in, however mechanical engineering is the "pedigree" degree for a pilot for numerous reasons. Join an Air National Guard Unit and let them pay for college while you are going. From here you can get a job working around pilots and aircraft while going to college. While you are in school, take flying lessons. You should have at least 100 hours and your private license and instrument ratings. By being in an Air National Guard unit you can apply at the unit you are in for a flying slot where the people know you and are more likely to choose you to be a pilot. You also may apply to other units where you know what aircraft you are going to fly. This applies to the reserve as well. If nothing pans out there you can apply to the Active Air Force, Navy, and Marines for a flying position. Keep in mind though that what you fly is predicated on your entry exam grades and flight school grades. You may be flying an F-15 or a C-130. You don't get a choice. By applying to Guard and Reserve units you can choose the airframe you wish to fly.
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Go to a service academy. The best way to become a fighter pilot is to go to the Air Force Academy because they give out a pilot slot to whoever wants it. Not to all but they have 520 pilot slots for 800 cadets. ROTC only has 520 slots for tons of cadets across the country. Whether or not you track to a fighter does not matter about your grades in college or any kind of entry exam as stated above. It is all about day one of SUPT. You must do better than all of your peers in pilot training and show a good attitude. If you screw your peers over you will not get a fighter and you do not deserve one if you do that. But the fighter pilot is a dying breed and if you make it you are one of a very select few who get to call themselves a fighter pilot and you should be proud.
How do you find out if someone has a pilot's license?
In the US, the FAA controls licensing of pilots. You can search for their pilot's license (a.k.a. their Airmen Certificate) on the FAA's website: https://amsrvs.registry.faa.gov/airmeninquiry/
August 31, 3 years later.
What do fighter jet pilots have to wear?
They wear a lot of protective gear. Typically they start with a heavy shoes or boots and a pair of comfortable coveralls. Over this they wear a G suit, designed to help them counteract the effects of high speed turns and maneuvers. A harness to connect into the ejection system is also worn, it may be incorporated into the G suit or separate. And a helmet with the electronics for communications, sun protection and the oxygen mask.
Is there more women pilots than men pilots?
There is no interest in gender to be a pilot. However, more men are interested in physics, engineering, aerodynamic, aviation etc., and they recognized their goal earlier and started flying. In this decade, more and more women became pilots and proved there are no difference between.
How much does it cost to get a pilots license?
It really depends on a number of variables...weather, time of year, location, funding, your ability to grasp all the concepts, etc. If the weather is perfect, you can avoid maintenance-related cancellations, get the required ground and flight instruction quickly, and don't fail anything, it'll run you around $3,000 to $6,000, or maybe more. The minimum Part 141 flight school requirement is 40 hours, but most people need more like 50 to 60 hours. So needless to say, it can get pretty pricey.
Advantages and disadvantages of being a pilot?
what are the advantages and disadvantages of being a pilot?
-you can fly a plane
-you'll get lots of money
-you could die
- you get to see the world
- long time away from home/ family etc
-terrorist threat
