Originally Posted by
MikeB525
Question:
From a technical and piloting standpoint, how difficult is it being a professional 121 (0r 135) pilot? Just all the regulations by themselves make my head spin. I look at all the complicated aircraft systems, complicated company procedures, and aalllllllll the other stuff pilots need to know. For me doing single pilot IFR makes me crazy. How do you guys do it? How do you learn and remember all the crap you need to know on top of basic piloting skill and decision making???
At first it does seem a bit overwhelming, but as time passes it all gets easier and easier, eventually many of our duties and responsibilities become second nature....the biggest challenge at that point is how to stay sharp all the time, and not become complacent.