I got a kick out of this!
03-24-2007 | 09:15 PM
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I got a kick out of this!
...Takeoff and landing are the most difficult parts of the flight, and require close coordination between the pilot and first officer. For example, as the plane accelerates for takeoff, the pilot concentrates on the runway while the first officer scans the instrument panel. To calculate the speed they must attain to become airborne, pilots consider the altitude of the airport, outside temperature, weight of the plane, and speed and direction of the wind. The moment the plane reaches takeoff speed, the first officer informs the pilot, who then pulls back on the controls to raise the nose of the plane. Pilots and first officers usually alternate flying each leg from takeoff to landing...
I remember when I used to talk to my high school counselors and they would refer me to this website and related items to help me make my career decision...
Check out what the Government has to say about Airline Pilots... Click below for some entertainment
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos107.htm
I remember when I used to talk to my high school counselors and they would refer me to this website and related items to help me make my career decision...
Check out what the Government has to say about Airline Pilots... Click below for some entertainment
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos107.htm
03-24-2007 | 09:20 PM
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ecause of FAA regulations, airline pilots flying large aircraft, cannot fly more than 100 hours a month or more than 1,000 hours a year. Most airline pilots fly an average of 75 hours a month and work an additional 75 hours a month performing nonflying duties.
03-24-2007 | 10:22 PM
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"Median annual earnings of commercial pilots were $53,870 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $37,170 and $79,390. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $26,300, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $110,070."
03-26-2007 | 12:55 PM
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From: FO
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This is my favorite one... Tell the captain that was a nice landing, best landing i've ever had.." ~some old lady today~
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