flying vs aeronautical engineering?

Question

is it true that anyone can be taught how to fly (you don't have to be all that bright) compared to aeronautical engineering which you have to be quite intelligent to understand all the concepts.any truth in that?

Answer 1

Flying is not an easy thing to learn, it takes lots of practice and studying too for the written tests, as for being an engineer, its all about math really. You can be an engineer and not know which way is up or what to do if your clothes catch on fire. You can be a pilot and not be able to solve the tough algebra problems. Its all about the person and what they understand, if you can do both, you are probobly a great pilot and very employable in either field because you understand the broader pitcure.

Answer 2

I agree with the majority of the answers above which says it depends on the individual. Its the right attitude that makes the difference.

Engineering is a science while flying is an art and a science. Anyone can be taught to draw lines and curves, but a true artist can express more with his lines and curves. Same goes with flying, the fine art of mastering the skies should be just as difficult (or easy!) as the calculus and fluid mechanics. When I say fine art and mastering the skies, it means equalling the number of take-offs with the number of landings, rubber side down, no collisions with other objects flying, moving or static, reaching your destination with enough gas to taxi to your hangar and all.

Answer 3

i havent reall y found a difference on this im a flying instructor in flightwise in ireland and for the private pilot licence here in europe u need to be able to know basic aircraft maintenance and i found some parts difficult and some not. hope this is some help

Answer 4

It would depend on the individual. I did both and the flying was harder for me to learn.