So yes, they have a say in their schedule, but how their requests are accommodated varies. Q: Does extensive travel have a negative effect on the body? I take flights per week, and wondered how flying affects you and the crew. Is it really harmful over a week or long term? A: I have been flying regularly since with no known negative effects. There have been some medical studies done on airline crews with conflicting results.
Q: At 44 years of age, wears glasses, has asthma, has been diagnosed with depression and has chronic sciatica, can one become an airline pilot? Sorry if I offended Thomas, just my sense of humor. Nope, regional pilots are on the road a lot. When I flew for ExpressJet we flew all over the country, down into Mexico and up into Canada, all of that flying resulted in a good number of nights spent on the road. Good question, it is always nice to have a feel for what you are signing up for.
I have a quick question. How long do international pilots layover on long haul trips before they can fly again? Stemming from military times, epaulettes are an easy way to distinguish rank between pilots. Commonly, only three or four stripes are used: three signifying a first officer and four for a captain. Tablet computers have replaced bulky, heavy, and inefficient paper charts and manuals. Additionally, we bring along everything we could potentially need in flight.
While each pilot brings slightly different items, most bring a headset, flashlight, pens, and any additional charts, paperwork, or information they may want. Whatever chart, map, or manual a pilot previously used paper for, is now loaded on an iPad or other electronic tablet.
One set of paper backups is still maintained in the cockpit. There are two types of schedules: line holder and reserve. Line holder schedules are published monthly, with specific trips on certain days. A flight plan is the document that has plotted points, distances, fuel figures, weather information, and more, giving a step-by-step plan for the flight. It is designed and approved as a joint venture between the pilots, dispatcher, and air traffic control, plotting a route that is efficient and safe.
Autopilot is able to fly the plane from just after takeoff until just before landing. Some airplanes have the ability to autoland as well. While autopilot is commonly used at cruise, the engagement of the autopilot is largely up to the flying pilot, and they may fly by hand to their liking.
Autopilot relieves the workload in high-density settings, such as high traffic, bad weather, an abnormal situation, or even emergency. The autopilot enables pilots to better diversify their attention and operate safely without being task-saturated. Most modern aircraft flown in the United States have two pilots in the flight deck.
One is the captain, who is legally responsible for the flight. The other is the first officer, who is equally qualified to the captain, but does not retain the legal right to the flight.
Flights beyond 8 and 12 hours have three and four pilots and operate with rotational break schedules on long-haul flights. The captain sits on the left side of the cockpit, and the first officer sits on the right. Unless, however, a new captain is being certified in the aircraft. In that case, two captains may fly the same flight, with one occupying the right seat.
Steering an airplane is accomplished by manipulating the flight controls. Airplanes today have either a control yoke or a sidestick and rudder pedals. Once in the air, aircraft pitch up or down by pulling the yoke or sidestick back or pushing it forward. This in turn adjust the elevators on the back of the aircraft, which make it climb or descend. Aircraft roll left or right by turning the yoke left or right. Look for local cultural or entertainment sources — If airport layover time is long enough, pilots can go to museums, movies, shows, concerts or sports events in nearby cities or communities.
Take sightseeing or walking tours — When down time is lengthy due to a prolonged layover or unexpected change in flight schedule, a pilot can take a sightseeing excursion or a walking tour of a nearby scenic spot or place of special interest. Explore property values and availability — During delays on the ground when traveling both within the US and internationally, pilots can visit real estate brokerages or check local realty listings for house, condo and apartment showings.
It is always interesting to see what home property values and offerings are in different places. Although flight delays and airport layovers are familiar occurrences in the busy lives of pilots, a little planning, spontaneity, or resourcefulness goes a long way to beat the waiting time boredom and really enjoy this unexpected down time.
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