It is expensive to become an airline pilot but for some reason everyone thinks it takes pilots only a couple of years to pay back a pilot loan. Nothing is further from the truth as it takes the average pilot at least 20 years to pay back his or her pilot loan. A lot can happen during those 20 years! LosingContinue reading
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Math and Physics – Why a pilot needs to understand these subjects!
Math & physics and their significance in aviation. Is it important to know how to calculate? Everyone uses a calculator when things need to be calculated, right? And do you actually need to understand physics when you are piloting an aircraft? I received tons of questions about math and physics. It seems there is still a lot of uncertainty about thisContinue reading
What It Is Like To Be A Female Pilot
Am I being treated differently because I am a female pilot? Or did I ever had to prove myself because I am a girl in a men’s world? As a female airline pilot, I will share my thoughts and experience regarding this subject. For all the girls out there, keep reading! What I did before I became a female pilotContinue reading
LPE – This is why the English language is important!
English, does it really matter? Is it important to have an average understanding of the English language when you are piloting an aircraft? I have received tons of questions about the English language and the LPE test. It seems there is still a lot of uncertainty about this subject so allow me to enlighten you. The quick answer Yes &Continue reading
Video: Approach into Samedan, Switzerland (Alps)
I just published a new video on my Youtube Channel. The video puts you in the pilot seat of a Bombardier Challenger 604 (Business Jet) and takes you through one of the most challenging approaches in existence – Samedan, Switzerland. Samedan airport is located in the Swiss Alps. Hence, it is surrounded by high mountains. It is in close proximity ofContinue reading
Top 3 pilot books you can’t live without! – Musthaves 2017
Some books will make your life so much easier. The same counts for pilots (in training) 😉 The article below is about some of those pilot books and I can’t wait to share them with you! They will help you understand aviation related topics, prepare you for checkrides and your first airline interview! Ace The Technical Pilot Interview When IContinue reading