Types of Pilot Training To Fly Recreational And Commercial Aircraft

One of the most essential decisions in the life of every individual is to choose the right career path. Some like to go for engineering, some for management and some opt the medical field. One field that has become hugely popular these days is a career as a pilot. The job of airline pilots is considered very glamorous. Piloting large aircraft that is loaded with passengers all over the world is indeed a unique experience. A career as a pilot is not only exciting but rewarding as well. You need to get high training to become a skilled professional to qualify for flying different kinds of aircraft and helicopters. It takes a lot of training to obtain a license to fly an aircraft and only after this, you can think of being hired by a major airline. If you want to make a career in this field, then you not only have the physical ability to control the aircraft, but you should also have the capability to make the right decision in complex circumstances, when time is the critical factor.

It is not that a career in the aviation industry is always lucrative. You will have to keep in mind that airlines also go through good and bad times and sometimes situations force them to lay off their pilots. If you have build some stability and seniority, then you can get enormous financial rewards. Your decision to pursue a career in the aviation industry is a life-changing decision and as a pilot, you will have to keep in mind the aircraft safety, the comfort of the crew and passengers along with complying with the schedule and efficiency of your airline. Although, flying does not involve much physical efforts; however, you need to be mentally strong to ensure a safe landing of the aircraft under all kinds of weather. A number of companies offer unique programmes to offer people, who interested in pursuing a career in the aviation industry, the right skills; thus, helping them to realise their dream to become a pilot.

As far as the most frequent types of pilot training is concerned, it includes the Private Pilot License and Commercial Pilot License. The training helps you achieve your ultimate goal - that is to get a pilot's permit; however, both these licenses will put you in quite different conditions. A Commercial Pilot License is necessary for all those people who want to make aviation a career, because this license allows you to fly for hire. The institutes that offer such a license aims at greatly improving your skills and knowledge as pilot. You get training to learn to fly faster and complex aircraft.

If you want to fly an aircraft for business or recreation, then you will have to acquire a Private Pilot License. It will enable you fly in fair weather conditions along with maintaining visual references outside the cockpit. It also enables you carry passengers; however, it should not be for hire. After obtaining this license, you can fly your family to your preferred holiday destination or you can make plans with your friends to take them in the air on a sunny day. Before you take off, you will have to make a flight plan, ensure safe loading of the cargo and fuel and also make sure that the aircraft is airworthy.

So, whether you opt for a Private Pilot License or Commercial Pilot License, you will have a huge responsibility and you might have to take critical decisions in seconds.

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Top 10 Deadliest Pilot Errors in Last Ten Years

It is reported that about 75% of the flight crash all around the world is also due to pilot error. Pilots are given better practices to reduce committing mistake, but still it happens.

This is a list article of deadliest pilot errors happened between 2001 and 2010.

10. Helios Airways Flight 522 Crash

On 14 Aug 2005, Helios Airways Flight 522 was flying from Larnaca International Airport to Athens International Airport. This Boeing 737-300 flight was crashed into mountain and burst into flame. The aircraft was carrying 115 passengers and a crew of 6. Everyone on board was killed at this disaster.

On: 14 Aug 2005
Survivors: 0
Fatalities: 121
Reason for crash: Depressurization resulted in fuel starvation. The core reason for the crash is pilot error

9. S7 Airlines Flight 778 Crash
When landing plane overshoot the runway; crashed a concrete barricade and caught fire suddenly. Witnesses were saying aircraft was flying at very high speed. The reason for this crash is 100% pilot error and nothing else.

On: 9 Jul 2006
Survivors: 79
Fatalities: 124
Reason for crash: Overshooting the runway

8. Air China Flight 129 Crash
Wikipedia describes the reason for Flight 129 as "Controlled flight into terrain due to ATC error and pilot error". The flight was travelling from Beijing International Airport to Gimhae International Airport. The aircraft crashed into a hill and suddenly caught fire.

On: 15 Apr 2002
Survivors: 37
Fatalities: 129
Reason for crash: ATC error and pilot error

7. Flash Airlines Flight 604 Crash
The Flight was travelling from Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport, Egypt to Charles De Gaulle International Airport Paris, France. The aircraft impacted the water about 15.2 km south of the airport. The wreckage of the plane sank to a depth of 1,000 m.

On: 3 Jan 2004
Survivors: 0
Fatalities: 148
Reason for crash: Instrument malfunctioning and poor crew training

6. EAS Airlines Flight 4226
The Engine of EAS was failed due to overshooting the runway. The flight overshoots the runway and takeoff from a grassy area. The engine intake large amount of dust and this resulted in the failure of the crash. The aero plane descended into the neighboring Gwammaja area of Kano and destroyed several structures also.

On: 4 May 2002
Survivors: 6
Fatalities: 145
Reason for crash: Engine failure due to overshooting the runway

5. Spanair Flight 5022
The reason for this crash is failure to extend flaps and slats for the takeoff. This crash is the deadliest in 2008. The carelessness of the pilot is another reason for the accident. The accident is happened in Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain. It is reported that pilot has delayed the departure because a sensor was reporting excessive temperature in an air intake. Flight crashed just after the takeoff from runway.

On: 20 Aug 2008
Survivors: 18
Fatalities: 154
Reason for crash: Failure to extend flaps and slats for takeoff

4. Mangalore Crash of Air India Express
This 158 people killed crash is the third worst air crash in India's history. The flight was flying from Dubai International Airport to Mangalore Airport, India carrying 166 people within it including flight crews. Read my article on exact reason for Mangalore crash. The runway was in a hilly area. After touching the runway, the plane overran and crash down the hill at the end of the runway. The runway in Mangalore is a table top runway. This airport is classified as critical airfield which means difficult for takeoff and landing. Only captain is allowed for takeoff and landing in critical airfield. Nine passengers didn't board the plane so they got their life back without injury or any other loss.

On: 22 May 2010
Fatalities: 158
Survivors: 18
Reason for crash: Pilot did not reduce the speed for landing which may last as a crash. Click here to read exact reason for Mangalore crash.

3. Pulkovo Airlines Flight 612 Crash
This disaster is the best example to know what happen if an airplane flies above the threshold height. This disaster killed 170 people in their travel from Vityazevo Airport to Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg). The main reason for the crash is that the aero plane flied through the altitude above which is designed to fly. This cause the aircraft entered in a flat spin, from which it never recovers. At the time of crash weather was very violent. The reason for the crash is suggested as pilot error.

On: 22 Aug 2006
Fatalities: 170
Survivors: No one survived
Reason for crash: Pilot error. Climbing above the maximum altitude than an aircraft can fly

2. TAM Airlines Flight 3054 Crash
In simple words the crash is due to overpassing the runway. Even though aircraft touched the runway normally, it didn't slow down as usual. Crossing the far end of the runway at around 90 knots, the aero plane crashed at four-storey TAM Express facility with huge fire killing all people on board. The airplane was travelling between Porto Alegre and So Paulo, Brazil, which crashed upon landing during rain in So Paulo. The investigators from Brazilian Public Safety Ministry concluded that the crash is a mistake by pilot. It is reported that runway had not been properly constructed with grooves to drain away excess rainwater. Investigators blame TAM that they fail to properly train their pilot in the time of emergencies.

On: 17 July 2007
Fatalities: 199
Survivors: No one survived
Reason for crash: Pilot error resulted in overshooting the runway.

1. American Airlines Flight 587 Crash
This Crash is listed as second deadliest air crash in last decade. Spreading rumors of terrorist attack all over the world, American Airlines crashed into Belle Harbor neighborhood of Queens in New York City. The flight was on the way from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Las Amricas International Airport, Dominican Republic. There are a lot of factors such as date, place, and airline's name which raised the rumor of terrorist attack. But chances of terrorism were officially ruled out by NTSB. The authorities conclude that the reason for the disaster is the first officer's overuse of rudder controls. The rudder caused enormous stress which is described as the first officer's "unnecessary and excessive" rudder inputs. However, this incident is classified as the second most deadly air crash in last decade.

On: 12 Nov 2001
Fatalities: 265
Survivors: No one survived
Reason for crash: Pilot error due to over use of rudder control

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Wrong Way Pilots

Mistakes are a hazard of being human. Everyone occasionally make errors on the job.

However, most of us are fortunate that our goof-ups usually are not as noticeable as landing a plane at the wrong airport.

A Boeing 747 that was supposed to touch down at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kan., instead landed eight miles north, at Col. James Jabara Airport, a small municipal airfield. In exchanges with air traffic control after the misplaced landing, the pilot sounded confused and made some errors in stating directions.

Despite the mistake, the plane landed safely, with no injuries or property damage. NPR put together a tongue-in-cheek Google Maps route for the plane, in case it needed to taxi the distance from the airfield to the Air Force base; the "Dreamlifter," designed to carry component parts for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner planes, usually needs a much longer runway for takeoff than was available at Col. James Jabara. The plane did, however, manage to take off successfully the next day once the cargo load was reduced. (1)

This sort of mistake, while embarrassing, is not unprecedented. In 1979, a Western Airlines pilot mistakenly landed a passenger flight in Buffalo, Wyo., rather than at its intended destination in Sheridan, Wyo., about 35 miles to the north. The landing was a safe one, with no injuries or damage to the aircraft - just a lot of surprised passengers. The pilot, Lowell Ferguson, was suspended as a matter of routine. He appealed the suspension, but a court held that his actions qualified as reckless even though they were not deliberate. (He was later reinstated.) While Western Airlines was displeased with Ferguson, Buffalo was thrilled at the publicity. The town honored Ferguson as a guest at Buffalo's centennial in 1981.

Perhaps the most famous case of a pilot heading the wrong direction is still that of Douglas Corrigan, who in 1938 flew from New York to Dublin despite having filed a flight plan from New York to Long Beach, Calif. Dubbed "Wrong Way" Corrigan by the media, the aviator maintained that he had simply lost his direction early in the flight. Given that he had initially sought permission to make the transatlantic flight - permission that aviation authorities denied - his explanation was not taken terribly seriously, though he never publicly admitted that he flew to Ireland on purpose.

Until now, I figured that in these days of GPS and computerized flight decks, mistakes like the Boeing pilot's would go from rare to almost nonexistent, restricted perhaps to the folks who fly a dwindling number of "old-school," mostly noncommercial, light aircraft and still rely on compass headings and radio beacons to find their way.

But no matter how much we automate, we still put human pilots in the cockpit, and humans will occasionally make mistakes. The trick in any endeavor is to try to ensure that the mistakes we make do as little harm as possible. We don't want a pilot error to cause a crash. Airlines and their crews typically go above and beyond to ensure air travel or transport is as safe and routine as possible. Technological advances have certainly made that task easier.

On the other hand, if a pilot error safely puts a big plane in the wrong airport, or puts a small Wyoming town on the map, there's no great harm. The kind of mistake where you get made a guest of honor afterwards is the kind of mistake we can afford to make every now and then.

Source:

1) NPR, "It's Away! Cargo Jet That Landed At Wrong Airport Takes Off"

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Airline Pilot Interview Preparation and Tips

Airline Pilot Interviews

Globally, airline pilot recruitment this year is expected to be tight with large numbers of qualified pilots competing for the limited positions.

In the past pilot candidates with the highest qualifications were best placed for the job offer. This is no longer the case. With the introduction of behavioral based interviews, younger better prepared pilots are filling the right seat.

Behavioral interviewing is based on the assumption that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior. You will know you are being hit with a behavioral question when it begins with "Tell us about a time... "

Now, imagine your sitting in your airline interview, polished shoes and new suit, resume gleaming from your achievements and from out of nowhere comes:

"Tell me about a time when you got co - workers or classmates who disliked each other to work together. How did you accomplish this? What was the outcome?"

Beads of sweat start forming on your forehead as you struggle for an example, "What has this got to do with being an airline pilot!" you think to yourself.

The landscape of the modern airline pilot interview has changed, gone are the days of a friendly chat with the chief pilot and his deputy, nowadays the panel will consist of a representative from flight operations and at least one member of the Human Resources Department.

And it's this member of the HR department who is striking fear into the minds of the poor unprepared, would - be airline pilot. Nobody, no matter how experienced you may be will get the nod without this typically twenty something university grad's blessing.

So, how do we prepare ourselves for a behavioral based interview?

We recommend you put together a list of at least five separate scenarios that you can work through and expand on. Your examples should fall under the following;

1. An occasion when you had to resolve a conflict in the workplace.

2. Worked effectively on a project as a member of a team.

3. Changed your communication style to suit a particular environment.

4. Had to think quickly and on your feet to changing circumstances.

5. Were required to operate outside of your SOP's.

Now having put together your list it is important to structure your answer correctly. We teach our clients to use the acronym S.A.O.

S. Situation - Explain the situation.

A. Action - Your Actions.

O. Outcome - The Outcome.

Example.

"Tell us about a time when you had to act quickly and on your feet?"

The Situation.

I was operating a charter flight from Bankstown to Moree in a Cessna 310 with four passengers on board. On reaching the circuit area and lowering the landing gear I received both visual and oral cues that the left gear was not fully extended.

The Action Taken.

I silenced the warning horn by retracting the flaps, which both calmed the passengers and allowed me to focus on the task at hand. I actioned the appropriate checklist, which included manually extending the landing gear. This gave me the required three green lights indicating the gear was down and locked. To further confirm the gear was down I requested a fly by with a local pilot on the ground. After confirmation by the pilot I extended the landing flaps to ensure there was no warning horn.

The Outcome.

I completed my landing checklist and made a normal approach and landing. On disembarking the group leader commented on my calm demeanor and professionalism during a tense situation.

Using the acronym S.A.O. will give structure and balance to your answer, making it easy to both follow and more importantly to deliver.

The Most Important Question in Your Airline Pilot Interview

"So Mark, why don't you start by telling us a little bit about yourself?"

I'm going to let you on a little secret this week, be prepared because this is going to shock you! That representative from Human Resources sitting opposite you in your pilot interview doesn't care whether you can fly a plane or not! That's right, they are not interested whether your military trained, have thousands of hours flying turbo props or failed your last check ride, they are simply interested in the person.

"Be prepared or prepare to fail" With that in mind how do we prepare for that one question that is absolutely guaranteed to be asked?

"So Mark, why don't you start by telling us a little bit about yourself?"

By its very nature this question is usually first up and although usually considered an "Ice Breaker" nothing can be further from the truth.

Knowing that you are going to face this one first up how are you going to structure your answer so as to engage and interest your audience to the point that they like you and the jobs virtually in the bag?

Remember the old saying about first impressions? The interviewers will form an opinion of you in that vital first couple of minutes that will be virtually impossible to reverse. In our pilot coaching session we spend approximately 40% of our time on this one question alone, that's the level of importance we place on making sure our clients nail this answer.

Before we get started, a word of warning. Don't mention anything that might be considered even slightly controversial.

"In my spare time I help raise funds for the Republican Party" could be your final words before the executioner flicks the switch!

A few don'ts

Mention religion, even if you're the pope!

Political affiliations.

Union association.

Extreme sports.

Medical conditions.

Terminations.

OK with that out of the way lets get on with putting together your answer. We encourage you to use what we call a closed loop response using the following guidelines.

1. Start off with a quick introduction of yourself, your interests and the current position you hold.

2. Then go all the way back to the beginning of your interest in aviation, leading into your first pilot job and subsequent career.

3. Try to balance your answer with a 50/50 split between your aviation career and your interests.

3. Bring your story to a close with a brief summary of your current employment. This is referred to as closing the "loop".

Here's an example

"My name is Jason Stevens, I am 28 years old, married and the father of two young girls. I am a keen fisherman and enjoy keeping fit by cycling and chasing around after my girls. I am currently employed as a Dash 8 First Officer with Central Plains Airlines. After graduating from the University of Nova Scotia in 2002 I completed my commercial pilots license at Proflite Flying School in California and was immediately employed as a flight instructor. In 2004 I relocated to Phoenix to take up a First Officer position on a Brasilia with Phoenix Air Charter. Unfortunately shortly after my initial line check the company went into liquidation. To support my family I undertook casual waiting jobs at night whilst pursuing flying jobs by day. In December 2006 I was offered and accepted a position with Central Plains Airlines in Arizona on the Metroliner and have worked my way up to the position of First Officer on the Dash 8 - 400."

Be articulate and deliver your answer with passion and enthusiasm. This will allow a positive environment to be set for the remainder of your interview.

"So Mark, why do you want to work for this company?" asks the chief pilot as he leans back, crosses his arms and looks at you with that hint of a smirk on his face.

There is nothing that the Human Resources Department loves more than being lavished with praise so that is what we are going to give them!

Your answer will give you the opportunity to display both your enthusiasm for working with this company as well as showcasing your research.

It is essential to do your homework on this one. Visit both the company's homepage and Wikipedia as well as speaking to current employees. Gather as much information as possible on the airlines ethos, culture, expansion plans and future directions.

Grab yourself some descriptive words to incorporate into your answer. Music to HR's ears include dynamic, dedicated, enthusiastic, passionate and so on.

When constructing your answer it is essential to wrap it up with how you see yourself fitting into their particular company.

Here's an example:

"Virgin America has an innovative approach to business with a very

dynamic and forward way of thinking. I am really impressed with how they think outside of the square with their advertising campaigns.

The company has a secure financial position with recent expansions Internationally into Canada and Mexico providing plenty of opportunity for future career advancement. They have a modern fleet of A320's that are highly efficient, flying to interesting and diverse destinations.

Everyone within the company seems to have an energy about them that is contagious, they are open, upbeat and friendly. On a personal note working for Virgin America would offer me a long - term stable career with boundless opportunities in an environment that is enjoyable, ever changing and one that I would be very proud to be a part of".

In our answer we have covered all bases. We have shown our enthusiasm, research, knowledge and desire to work for this company. Really, who wouldn't want to employ us!

Although the modern airline pilot interview is centered on behavioral based questions most airlines will still incorporate a technical component to the interview.

Over the years we have seen so many potential candidates outsmart and completely confuse themselves with basic technical questions. One thing I would like you to remember, the interviewers are looking more at how you answer the questions rather than the depth of your technical knowledge.

We encourage our clients to think more laterally and simplify their answers. For example, ask yourself what is the real reason the 747 - 400 carries 10000kg of fuel in its horizontal stabilizer

Is it?

1. Some convoluted aerodynamic reason.

2. To carry less payload.

3. To increase the aeroplanes range by up to 700nm.

You would not believe some of the answer's I've heard to this simple question over the years, five minutes of babbling on about aerodynamic this and aerodynamic that, seriously the HR girl was asleep after the first thirty seconds!

Here's another example. What is the real reason for winglets on modern aeroplanes? But before you start scribbling on your note pad I want to let you in on a little secret, I know that you know the answer to this one! So why bother asking you may think to yourself? The answer, because both myself and the girl sitting next to me are only interested in HOW YOU ANSWER the question.

So is it?

1. To prevent a mixing of the upper and lower airflows thereby reducing induced drag thereby... Adios I'm off to sleep...

2. To allow operators space to advertise.

3. Decrease fuel burn by between 2 - 3%

Now of course the interviewers have always got in their back pocket the old "Can you tell us how?" or "Can you expand on that?" What we would like to hear is you logically build on your answer, not launch an aerodynamic assault on us.

OK, presuming you selected option C a simple build on your answer could be:

"Fuel burn is reduced due to a decrease in induced drag" and STOP!

Don't be tempted to keep going on, especially if there is silence from the other side of the table. The silence is nothing more than an established interview technique designed to encourage you to stumble on and dig yourself a hole. Hold your ground and wait for the next answer

Keep your answers simple and logical. Modern commercial aeroplanes don't require us to be technical geniuses but rather require us to possess both logical and lateral thinking capabilities. More to the point the team interviewing you have no desire to spend a four - day pattern with someone who thinks they know everything!

Just remember "Failure to prepare, prepare to fail!"

Best of luck,

Jason and The Team At Flightdeck

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Aviation Jobs - Aircraft Dispatcher - The Least-Known Airline Position

So, just what is an Aircraft Dispatcher?

In the United States, the FAA created the aircraft dispatch (DX) position during the evolution of commercial aviation. Early jetliners were designed to carry a flight crew of three - two pilots and one flight engineer. The flight engineer carried responsibility for flight planning, weight and balance management, fuel planning and management, and such mundane tasks as cabin temperature control. As airliners evolved, the need for that third person in the cockpit declined and largely transitioned to the ground into the FAA licensed position of Aircraft Dispatcher. By taking some of the workload off the pilots, they can focus on the necessities of flying the plane. And, having a dispatcher do the pre-planning and flight planning, including in-depth weather review, freed more time for pilots to fly.

Although there are several specific tasks assigned to dispatchers, the first is the preparation of the flight plan and release. This document, which is signed by both the DX and the Captain or Pilot in Command (PIC) must travel with the PIC during the flight to the destination and be kept by the airline for three months after the flight. Experts at weather interpretation, the dispatcher plans a flight course to avoid adverse weather, closed airspace, or other enroute restrictions, while maximizing aircraft performance and fuel conservation. Dispatchers must know anticipated passengers counts, cargo, aircraft weight and balance, and any pending maintenance requirements for a flight.

Skills necessary include math, ability to learn regulatory processes, and problem-solving skills. It helps if you are calm-natured, as irregular operations days get frenzied.

Certification is done by the FAA, and dispatchers must either already have certain piloting certifications to take a shortened course, or spend 200 hours (six weeks) in a classroom instruction in everything from meteorology to Federal Aviation Regulations, route planning charts, weight and balance calculations, and ultimately manual flight planning. The full six week classroom course costs about $4K at most schools, plus housing and food. At the end, the candidate must pass both a written practical, and an oral exam administered by an FAA inspector.

Candidates must be at least 23 years old.

Starting positions are generally with smaller or regional airlines, just like pilots. After as little as one, but generally three years experience, a dispatcher can apply for any open positions with larger carriers. The job involves shift work, and like every other job in aviation, seniority rules. The most junior people work the least desirable schedules and flights. Starting pay ranges from about $23K per year to $30K per year at some of the larger regionals. Pay tops out around $60K at the big regionals and $100K at the majors. Like all shift workers, dispatchers can trade, or pick up shifts, and are eligible for overtime. However, federal rules do mandate rest periods and shift lengths for safety.

Also, while the FAA requires aircraft dispatchers at commercial air carriers, many other companies and businesses employ dispatchers as part of their safety programs for air travel. These include companies with aviation departments, concierge companies, and charter or cargo air carriers. Opportunities may also exist to work abroad as an FAA Dispatcher's license may open doors to work credentials.

Benefits? In addition to standard insurance, retirement, and pass privilege benefits at most airlines, dispatchers are authorized to ride the flight deck jumpseat when available.

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The Fear of Flying on Commuter Airline Flights

It's amazing how many people are afraid to fly on small commuter airlines. They have no problem getting in a large wide-body jet airliner, but when it comes to a prop driven or turboprop driven aircraft, they become a totally different person; often, scared out of their wits. If you are afraid or have a fear of flying on commuter airline flights, you are not alone.

In fact, I am a pilot myself and I often cringe when I get in a smaller commuter plane.

Indeed, the pilots generally do not have as much experience as those flying the more expensive and larger, and some say considerably safer wide-body passenger jet aircraft. This is because the pay is quite a bit more for flying the larger jet airliners, than the smaller aircraft. Junior pilots work their way up building flight hours so that they have the experience to fly the larger aircraft, so they can make the big dollars.

With so many young inexperienced pilots flying the smaller commuter airlines, they tend to have more accidents. Over the last five years in the United States there have been virtually no fatality crashes of large wide-body jet airliners, whereas, there have been several commuter flights killing hundreds of people over that same period. This is not to say that computer airlines are unsafe, their safety record based on the number of hours they fly is still much safer than driving on a freeway.

In fact, it's about as safe as driving on a bus, and the chances of you getting into an accident or dying on such a commuter flight are very low. Nevertheless, they are much higher than the potential eventuality that you will meet your death on a larger jet aircraft airliner. Please consider all this.

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Can You Become a Commercial Airline Pilot?

When you were growing up it was possible that you went to the airport to go on holiday. When your saw the planes I bet you thought: "I want to do that when I grow up". I know I did! Throughout your years at school it was still you dream to be a pilot. It was tall you ever wanted to do. Therefore, there was no competition when you decided your career was going to be a commercial airline pilot.

Now you are at that in your stage in life when you need to set about getting your Commercial Pilot's Licence. You have decided on the flight training school that meets your training requirements but it needs more than just money to get the right qualifications you need.

Here's what you need to do to make sure that you are a successful student and consequently a successful pilot.

Preparation

To be a good pilot you have to be prepared. Likewise to be a good student you need to be prepared too. There is a lot of studying and flight training involved in qualifying to become a pilot.

You need to set up a study schedule to cater for all your studies. You have to be punctual for your classes, complete all your assignments and question anything you are not sure about. You must be both mentally and physically in good shape.

Positive Attitude

By having a positive attitude has a bearing on how successful you are. Being 100% positive about all you do will make you a better pilot. There is no room for negativity in the cockpit or the classroom. Your classroom studies will cover everything about aviation principles and practices but unfortunately there are no lessons on being positive. That has to come from you.

Commitment

You have to be totally committed and focused to your flight training if you want to become a pilot. You have to take notice of everything your instructor tells you. Your future depends on it. A good pilot is always learning (like a student) anything new. Pilots are always striving to improve how they do their job.

Responsibility

It might seem like a long time to qualify as a pilot but it will go quicker than you think and before you realise it you are a commercial airline pilot. You will be in charge of an aircraft carrying hundreds of passengers who are relying on you for their safety. Ultimately they are placing their life in your hands. Now that is responsibility. If there are any doubts about having that kind of responsibility, then you need to sort them out during your training.

You can learn so much during your flight training but it is down to you how much you actually learn. You have to be responsible for all the assignments whilst you are training because that characteristic of responsibility you have built up throughout during your training will carry over when you are a commercial airline pilot.

I hope you keep your dream of becoming a pilot alive because you will experience something that will change your life forever. Being a commercial airline pilot is one of the most exhilarating, satisfying and exciting jobs a person could have.

To be successful with your flight training [http://www.howtobeaairlinepilot.co.uk/blog/what-are-flight-training-schools] studies a student must have a positive attitude, commitment and responsibility whilst in the classroom. Likewise a successful commercial airline pilot [http://www.howtobeaairlinepilot.co.uk/] means that you must have a positive attitude, commitment and responsibility in the cockpit.

Become A Commercial Airline Pilot

Before you make the decision to become an airline pilot, you need to know a bit more about the actual job duties that will be required of you. There's far more involved than just flying from point A to point B and back again.

Here are some of the typical work activities that you'll be required to perform:

Gather all information about the predicted weather, the route itself, the aircraft and your passengers

Use that information to build a flight plan. This will include a range of details, including the exact route you will follow, the altitude the craft will fly at, the amount of fuel needed and more.

Ensure fuelling is done correctly.

Double check all safety systems.

Brief the cabin crew.

Maintain communication with the cabin crew throughout the flight.

Navigation and operating system pre-flight checks.

Communication with the control tower on the ground and during the flight.

Reading instruments.

Check the aircraft's performance throughout the flight.

Check weather and air traffic conditions throughout the flight.

Communicate with passengers via the intercom system during the flight.

React and plan correct in emergency situations and weather changes.

Flight log book updates and report creation at the end of each flight.

A Variety of Options
You will find a wide range of pilot positions available throughout the aviation industry - you're not confined to flying for passenger airlines. With your commercial pilot's license, the sky literally is the limit. Here's a look at what's out there:

Passenger Airlines
Probably the best known and the most widely available positions for pilots, passenger airlines consist of both regional and international companies. You'll find well-known names like British Airways operating in this arena, as well as smaller companies. Passenger flights are exactly what they sound like - you'll be carrying passengers and their luggage to various destinations in the UK, Europe and around the world.

Cargo Airlines
Some airlines don't carry passengers at all, but confine their services to cargo alone. Names like DHL and Coyne can be found in this sector of the industry. While not as well-known as passenger positions, pilot jobs with cargo companies can be just as rewarding, and you'll find destinations are widely varied in the UK, the Continent and around the world.

Charter Airlines
Charter airlines often operate a mixture of both passenger and cargo services. There are quite a few air charter companies in operation within the UK, and these positions can be even more rewarding than you might think. Some companies specialise in serving resort destinations exclusively - travel to and from paradise is just one of the perks here. Other companies serve different needs. Regardless, charter airlines can be excellent options for a commercial pilot.

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How Safe Are Ultralight Airplanes?

Are you afraid to achieve your dream to fly? Most of us are prevented of flying on their own for various reasons - lack of time, bad weather conditions etc or most often the reason is money. The financial problem is now solved to some extent by the ultralight airplanes, but a new concern might be stopping you from flying - their safety.

How safe are the ultralight airplanes? The short answer is safe enough. The long answer requires you to consider some important factors.

Nowadays the safety of the ultralight, microlight and homebuilt/experimental aircraft really equals that of the certified light airplanes. Then why asking about safety at all?

Mostly people are afraid to fly ultralight aircraft because in the past they used to have very poor reputation (which actually came mostly from rumor). The ultralight aviation was not regulated at all which was allowing many unexperienced pilots to fly on aircraft with questionable safety.

Today most countries regulate the ultralight aircraft to some extent and the pilots have either get a license or agree with some restrictions like avoiding populated urban areas, night or bad weather conditions. This really improved the safety of ultralight flying a lot.

Today only the Experimental Aircraft Association keeps some statistics on the ultralight accidents. It reports 101 accidents with 20 fatalities over a 3.5-year period - considering there are thousands of ultralight flights with thousands of planes, the figures are not so scary at all.

And most accidents are results of human mistakes. I know you don't want to be one of them. There are many things that YOU can do if you want to fly safer:

Get better training. It makes sense to spend more money on instructed flights than risking your life. Don't hurry to make your first solo flight and even on it, have your instructor presented in the airplane.

Ensure your aircraft is safe. This is a common sense, but still needs to be emphasized on. Check the wings, the propeller, the fuel, everything. Then double check.

Don't fly in bad weather conditions. Makes sense, doesn't it? Better to miss a planned fly rather than killing yourself or breaking your aircraft in the storm.

Get an emergency parashute system. It costs about $2,000 and I know sometimes that could be 50% of the price of your ultralight airplane. But these $2,000 are not even 1% of the cost of your life, so just spend them without postponing.

Use a helmet. You can get a motorcycle one, it won't cost you a lot. The helmet saves you not only in case of accident, but also from hitting a bird or a bee in case you fly open-air vehicle.

Use common sense. Leave the great cascades to the professionals, don't fly close to buildings or rocks... just don't do anything that does not make sense.

The pilot is by far the most important factor in most ultralight aircraft accidents. Follow the steps above, fly reasonable and you'll have no problems at all. Then you'll be able stop reading articles like this one and enjoy your ultralight flights.

More information at Introduction to Ultralight Airplanes - http://ultralight-airplanes.info

Flying a Fighter Plane Without a Pilot's License? Believe it Or Not, Now You Can

If someone told you that you could pilot a real military fighter plane without even possessing a pilot's license, you might think that you were being targeted for a scam. Yet, believe it or not, the chance to pilot a high performance fighter plane without possessing previous flight training actually exists, but only when you contact an aviation adventure company. A collection of companies that specialize in offering "flight adventures" to the general public, the aviation adventure industry offers people the chance to perform air show maneuvers and engage in simulated air-to-air combat while an experienced military fighter pilot serves as their copilot. With the planes' dual control system, the fighter pilot can control the aircraft whenever necessary.

Adventure flights are excellent opportunities for thrill seekers, military buffs and aircraft enthusiasts. Are you looking for an adventure that exceeds skydiving, the opportunity to feel the thrill of battling it out with enemy aircraft, or the chance to perform aerobatic flight maneuvers like the ones that you see in air shows? If so, you're in luck. The aviation adventure industry offers a variety of flight packages that can be specified to make your dreams a reality. Whether you're looking for an adventure that's wild, mild, aerobatic, tactical, or a mixture of both, the pilots in the aviation adventure industry are there to make it happen.

Some companies in the aviation adventure industry focus on adventure flights, while others draw 50 percent of their business from adventure flights and the other half from providing advanced flight training to professional pilots, including instrument recovery training, advanced upset recovery training and aerobatic flight training. What this means for those who are interested in flight adventures is that they have the opportunity to fly with a pilot who specializes in training airline pilots, transport pilots and even upcoming fighter pilots in the most advanced, up to date air safety procedures. Therefore, while flying in a high performance fighter plane and performing such maneuvers as loops, hammerheads, Cuban eights, tail slides, high speed low altitude flybys torque rolls, accelerated flat spins, outside loops, inverted spins, tumbles, lomcevaks and knife-edge spins and other might seem dangerous, it can actually be rather safe.

If you'd love to take the adventure flight of a lifetime but are wondering how much you'll spend, the industry's single flight packages usually begin at less than $500, while multi-day, multi-flight packages rarely exceed $3,900. Considering the cost of aircraft maintenance, fuel and pilot earnings, what might sound like a lot of money is actually a good deal, especially considering that piloting a real fighter plane is an adventure unlike any other.

If you're having trouble picking a flight package for you or a loved one, you can also purchase gift certificates that can be redeemed within a year of purchase. Unlike other adventures, flight adventures offer you the unique opportunity to do something that was once only available to professional pilots, and extremely well trained pilots at that. To experience what you've been missing, why not contact the aviation adventure industry today.

While the idea that you could pilot a fighter plane without possessing a pilot's license might sound silly and dangerous, it's neither; at least, not when you have an experienced fighter pilot serving as your copilot in a plane with dual controls. The aviation adventure industry allows you to pilot a real military fighter plane without having a pilot's license. To begin your flying adventure and for more information, visit FighterCombat.com.