Does anybody of you is a pilot or a flight attendant?

Question

just becaus im found of planes and travelling...

please,excuse me if my spell is not perfect!I'm not english!

Answer 1

I apologized for my American idiots here who likely have insulted your attempts at our language. Having flown around the world I have always been embarrassed that I was not as adept in languages such as yours when you have made an attempt to learn mine. Not all of us in America are as offensive and rude to those who don't live here and speak our language perfectly. I would be delighted to answer any questions about flying that I can. Email me if you'd like and we can chat on yahoo messenger.

Again, on behalf of ninety nine point nine percent of my fellow Americans, I apologize for the above comments.

Answer 2

OK Guys'nGals, move aside...MEIL COMM, AGI, IGI and maybe a couple of Bars, which I just love to 'prop' up. Well, have to admit grounded through ill health these days but would have had to retire a couple of years ago anyhows and NOT from propping up the bars.(Health).

Whilst I agree that Microsofty Flight Sim 2004 is pretty dern realistic and does give one good insight into aircraft handling it should NEVER lead you to thinking that you can fly an aircraft, even a single engine Cessna or Piper, so please, if you are ever contemplating 'borrowing' an aircraft and trying to fly it alone I have just one word of advice... DON'T!!

Now from the other angle, if you have been through Pilot Training and obtained Licences, VFR and IFR, then it is a good way to keep your skills alive, providing you don't use the autopilot facilities etc, which of course is always open to temptation and it is a dern sight less expensive than flying an aircraft for real, pity of it is that you can't 'log' the flight time in your FAA or European log book, can't speak for the other Countries' rules though although I think I heard something about Canada allowing it eventually, when Transport Canada can eventually get to make a decision on it that is!! ....NOT... and best not publicise the rules for certain African and other countries, it just seems like they can....OK ...Calm down!!, was just a joke.

As Sir Richard Branson said to the Managing Director of BA (British Airways)...The World's most popular Airline eh? Well yes ...maybe, but after Virgin. Which reminds me of the time I flew into Gatwick many years ago after Virgin Airlines had just started and their 1 and only 747 was parked on the ramp, a passenger was heard to say, Geeee Dolly, bet ya $100 that's the only Virgin at this here, dern Airport!!

Please don't get any ideas about joining the Mile High Club, certain areas of the aircraft are inspected on a regular basis coz of the Terror problems these days and meetings held in one certain place are very disdainfully looked upon and also rather embarrassing if having to be explained in open Court, anyhows the MHC is reserved for Pilots and Crews only!!. on longhaul flights.

And yes, many congratulations on your excellent efforts to speak the English (You Americans please note, I did say the ENGLISH) language, I only wish the French would do the same!! well plus the Americans as well...and with that remark I think I'd better leave you now ..before I get around to mentioning Concorde and further upsetting our dear, beloved cousins on the other side of the 'Pond'...Best wishes and Happy Flying, it's a great way to travel, that's if you are able to survive the airport Experience, the Hosties and the food.

OK, please keep any e-mails friendly, clean (well almost) and amusing.. Ta Ta for now...

Answer 3

Looking at the answers, there seem to be a few real pilots answering. I fly a glider and have pottered around in various single engine light aircraft but do not hold a power PPL.

If you like it, do it. Aviation used to be for the rich and famous. It is not any more. It is not cheap but it is not out of your price range. You can get a trial lesson for about the same price as a day out in a UK theme park. Find your nearest club on the internet. go there, ask to see the duty instructor and ask for a trial lesson.

Do not write off gliding as a second rate thing for people who can't afford powered flight. In many ways, gliding is far more technical and demands an innate appreciation of the immediate surroundings. (powered pilots rarely have to "read" what the air is doing to find the best lift, they also rarely have their aircraft banked at 85 degrees at a speed just above stall - In this condition, speed control is very twitchy, and the aircraft is just off a spiral dive if you push forward or a spin if you pull back too far. In addition you are pulling a continuous 2.5 to 3g - So why do all this? it means that you turn in a tiny circle so if there is a very narrow column of rising air (imagine smoke rising from a chimney) you can stay in it and keep going up!)

For the other pilots out there, yes I know that the wing is a good deal less efficient at very high angles of bank and in fact the optimum for a glider is about 60 degrees because the turn radius you lose by having less bank is made up for by the turn tightening effect of flying to a slower stall speed due to the reduced wing loading at the lower angle of bank, you also have a greater component of the wing lift in the vertical plane - What I would say is that to soar effectively, you need to tuck on the surge when you go through rising air this means that it is worth practicing these very high angles of bank so that you can do it and maintain attitude. I certainly would not recommend anybody try it too close to the ground or when soaring in the same thermal as others!!

I note the comments above about flight sims. No doubt they are excellent for practice, they allow you to maintain skills, pracice your approach (for landing) in really awful weather, try out aerobatics that are outside the placarded limits of your aircraft and push your emergency drills to their limits. They are just as hard to fly as the real thing, in many cases, harder, because you do not get all round vision, and you cannot feel what the aircraft is doing. (This does make cloud flying easier though). All well and good but, like sex, there is nothing like the real thing.

Get out there and get your feet off the ground you will love it.

Good luck

Answer 4

Hi DJ

Again, let me agree with John B and apologize for the other answers you received that did not respect your question- I understand it just fine. If you are interested in being a pilot or a flight attendant, well, they are rewarding, challenging and interesting careers. Many people come to the USA for their flight training because it is usually less expensive than their own countries. Also, you do not have to know English when you come here- many flight schools coordinate their training with the local English schools so you can start your learning immediately. If you want to train in your own country, try getting information from the local flight schools and airlines. Email me if you would like more information:
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Again, sorry for the disrespect of others. Keep asking questions... we are here for you.
Ken

Answer 5

I am a pilot, Been one since May 2001. I have 100 hours.

Answer 6

please ignore those brainless baboons trying to laugh at you. I'm not a pilot, but i could fly an airplane pretty well (except the big airliners i.e. the 747 and the A380)if i had to.(i think i logged about 750~800 hrs on FS2002, FS2004 and FSX altogether). Go for the SAS, you get the best airline food ever! and their fleet is beautiful!

Answer 7

My best friend is a flight attendant

Answer 8

My boyfriend has a private pilots lisence and my best mate is an air hostess for Virgin Atlantic, Why?

Answer 9

I have been flying fixed wing and rotor wing aircraft since 1987. I became fixed wing (regular airplane) rated and built my time up and then I was able to transition to helicopters in 1992 and I have been flying rotor craft since.

Answer 10

I am unsure as to what your question means.
However, I am a pilot ,
and the cabin crew bring me meals and strong coffee.
What is the question ?

Answer 11

I am not a pilot or flight attendant. I have flown It is not my favorite thing to do, though.