Originally Posted by atpcliff

Hi!

Actually, that statement is correct, as is the fact the being smarter does NOT make you a better pilot.

Civilian pilots IQs run a wide range. Mil pilots run a much smaller range, due to the screening tests administered to all the applicants. They can afford to only take the highest scoring people. I believe it helps them get through training, but that is it.

In fact, if you are VERY smart (I'm not sure what the IQ cutoff would be), I am confident that you will NOT be as good of a airline (crew) pilot, as you are so far different from a "normal" (IQ-100) person that it will be difficult for you to function "normally" with other people.

I'm guessing that in a single-pilot cockpit it would make much less of a difference.

I personally learned a lot from all the civilian and all the military training I have had.

I try, and I keep trying.

If I fly with you, I will try, and I think you will agree that I will do a good job. If you don't, I will keep trying to do better!

God Bless, and Think Safety!!!

cliff
NBO