is it possible to train as a pilot without having really studied science subjects at school?

Question

ok, let's suppose you are not good at science subjects and you want to be a pilot, is there any hope for people in that situation?

Answer 1

ABSOLUTELY!

One needn't be a math or science whiz to become a pilot, airline or private.

These days at the airlines, the Flight Management System on most aircraft does all the work for the pilots, so they have very little math to worry about.

The hardest math you will need to know is very, very basic algebra to figure speed/time/distance problems using rounded numbers in your head. These include such subjects as fuel planning, temperature conversions, reciprocal headings, turn radius, crosswind components, time-speed-distance problems & calculating true airspeed. The book "Mental Math for Pilots" by Ronald McElroy covers all the calculations one needs to know. Get one used for $10 here-
http://product.ebay.com/Mental-Math-For-Pilots_ISBN_1560275103_W0QQfvcsZ1388QQsoprZ30783011

For a PPL, don't sweat it. You will have a flight computer to help you with all the math you will need to know. If you failed both subjects in school, you could probably still pass the PPL test if you studied hard enough.

BTW, ghostsqaud- If it is costing you $14,000 for a PPL you are GETTING RIPPED OFF! It shouldn't cost much more than $7,000 if you are an OK student flying twice a week.

Answer 2

don't understand waht science subjects has to do with understanding and applying the principles of flight.

it's not hard, Air moving over and under a fast, forward moving rotar or wing causes lift, and teh fast the speed the more lift there will be...

It's a "Push and Pull" effect... air travelling over the curve has further to travel, where as the air travelling under has shorter to travel. One causes the wing to be pulled, and the other causes a push - the air travelling over the wing will cause the pull at the rear end as it travels slower than the fast moving air pushing the wing underneath.

You can train as a private pilot if you have about 14 000 Dollars and live close by to a Flight Training School. Check it out on the net... :D

Answer 3

I takes years to become a pilot and yes you'll probably need a degree of some sort and be good at maths!

You could probably learn to pilot a small plane like Cesna but airliner pilots the competition is fierce!

Answer 4

don't comprehend waht technological information matters has to do with information and utilising the concepts of flight. it is not problematic, Air moving over and under a quickly, forward moving rotar or wing motives develop, and teh quickly the fee the greater develop there will be... that's a "Push and Pull" result... air traveling over the curve has greater advantageous to return and forth, the place because of the fact the air traveling under has shorter to return and forth. One motives the wing to be pulled, and the different motives a push - the air traveling over the wing will reason the pull on the rear end because it travels slower than the quickly moving air pushing the wing below. you may practice as a private pilot in case you have approximately 14 000 money and stay interior of reach to a Flight instruction college. verify it out on the internet... :D

Answer 5

of course there is. i did crap at school but ive got 10 hours flying time towards my ppl (private pilots licence) flying is great fun. if you are willing and study hard anyone can get their PPL.

go for it and good luck

Answer 6

Air force training

Answer 7

If you cannot comprehend basic geography(map reading etc) and mathmatics (navigation) then don't attempt to leave the ground or you won't be able to find where you're going!!!

Answer 8

allot of farmers sons in the outback i would doubt i think if u looked in to it u would never fly again

Answer 9

yes... u do not science knowedge... juz lots of memories and a really good trainer

Answer 10

yeh its true but having studuied science can help