Medical fitness needed to be a pilot
Introduction
Medical fitness has always been the most important aspect of a pilots life. If your not medically fit as per governing authorities in your country, you cannot fly. Its been one of the frequent questions I have been getting from budding pilots.
My first Flight
Introduction
Today was one of the most important days of my life, my first flight. Its been almost two years since I have been struggling here on the ground. I have been watching aircrafts fly around and dreaming, waiting for my turn to come!!.
Dark night
Its a dark silent night, with ocassional gusts of winds rustle through the trees. Though its a dark night, its not darker than whats hiding inside me. Night is the time you really know, how lonely you are, how empty this world actually is. My hearts falling through an unending void. I’m trembling with fear. Continue reading Dark night
Difficult and depressed times
Dear readers,
Has there been times where you have felt depressed, deserted, lonely, heartbroken and lost??. Well I’m feeling all of that too. Now I will not tell you what I’m going through, but these are difficult times for me. Continue reading Difficult and depressed times
Why do pilots wear uniforms?
Introduction and history of the Pilot Uniform
First of all, lets get into the history of pilot uniform. The modern uniforms you see pilots wearing today, was really started and inspired by the airlines Pan American world airways in the 1930’s. Continue reading Why do pilots wear uniforms?
Life of a Helicopter pilot
Introduction
My name is Capt Sanjith Christopher, and I’m a helicopter pilot. I have been flying since the last 4 years. I have accumulated around 2000 hours of helicopter flight time as of now. Though its not much, but its pretty good for a guy who is 26 years old. The machines I have flown are Schweizer 300, Robinson 22, Robinson 44 and Dauphin AS365N. Presently, I am flying for the Indian Govt and my base of flying changes every month.
Pilots find it tough maintaining relationships,why??
Introduction
So, why do pilots find it difficult maintaining relationships?. This might seem to you as a very funny topic to you. But I myself is sitting in this huge luxurious hotel room , hundreds of miles away from home and worried about certain issues in my family.
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Which fuel is used in Airplanes and Helicopters?
Introduction
Which kind of fuel do they use in aviation??. Is it the same as used in our regular cars and bikes??. This is one of the frequent questions I keep getting from many relatives and friends. Continue reading Which fuel is used in Airplanes and Helicopters?
How much money do you need to be a pilot??
Introduction
How much money do you need to become a pilot?? Well, I get this question a lot, and my answer is also the same, ALOT!!
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