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The history of Cockpit

Introduction

Do you know how the cockpit got its name??

The term is used to describe the place from where the pilot controls the aircraft. It is used interchangeably with the word flight deck. It contains all the controls a pilot needs to fly the aircraft. One can also think of the cockpit as the nerve center of the entire aircraft.

There are a few competing theories behind the use of the word, “Cockpit”.

Let’s cruise through three of these theories

Class 1 medical initial/renewal tests

Close up of an airplane pilot equipment epaluetes with doctor’s stethoscope, forms, medical and pilot certificate. Conceptual image of medical exam.

INTRODUCTION

The first step towards becoming a pilot is your medical. Unless you don’t clear your medical, there isn’t any point in taking any steps further. So first comes your class 2 medical and then class 1. The Class-1 Renewal medical is usually done within one day. The Class-1 Initial Medical may take up to 3 days and class 2 might take upto 2-3 days as well. In this section we will be reading about the tests taken during your class 1 medical initial and renewal and also its validity.

Minimum Requirements to be a Pilot in India

Introduction

So you want to be a Pilot??. Well, I am a firm believer that if you put in enough efforts, you can achieve anything. But in todays competitive world is just effort enough?. What is actually needed, is to focus your efforts in the right direction. I hope my posts give your efforts a direction.

Scholarships for flying training in India- 2020-21

Introduction

Scholarships are abundantly available in most of the fields. In aviation, they are scarce, or unheard of!!. In India, its even more scarce. The Indian govt and its regulatory authority DGCA, instead of boosting up this field, has only managed to ruin it.

Why does India need Jet Airways?

Introduction

Jet airways, once a shining star, is in ruins now. We can blame the government, management or whoever we want. But finally the question arises, does India need JetAirways??. In my opinion the answer is, YES!!.

Future of Aviation- The Blockchain technology

Introduction

Aviation is a continuously evolving industry and one of the latest is the Blockchain technology. Though IATA claims that the blockchain can only be incorporated by 2035, but alot of advancements are being seen.

Reasons for downfall of Jet Airways

Introduction- Jet airways

Jet airways, once the star of Indian aviation is flying its last flight today. The airlines has been crippled by huge revenue loss and reducing market share. I hope, as your reading through this article, deals are being made to revive the airline. In the airline sector, jet airways used to be a sign of hospitality, luxury, punctuality and customer service.

Skyrider 2- Would you like to travel like this?!!

The answer to the airlines constant struggle to make further profits might be the Skyrider 2. We all have been in that crammed economy seat for hours. All we wonder is, can air travel possibly be more uncomfortable??. Unfortunately the answer might be yes.

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.

Continue reading Medical fitness needed to be a pilot

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