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
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How to pass the flight school selection process? – This is how you do it!
The flight school selection process and how to ace it! Most flight schools require you to pass their selection process before starting the training. This is actually a good thing because the schools try to determine early on if the candidate is actually capable of completing the training. They also look for desired competences since they want to train aContinue reading
How to pay the pilot training when you don’t have any money?
Becoming a pilot is super expensive, it really is. Depending on your location, flight training costs between € 50.000,- and € 150.000,-. So where do you get all that money from? How to pay the pilot training? I receive all kinds of questions related to this subject on a daily basis. I am even being asked if I am willingContinue reading
Engine failure on a twin engine aircraft, what is it like? Questions & Answers – Part 4
Questions & Answers – Part 4… it’s here! Have I ever had a turnaround time of less than 25 minutes? What is it like to fly a twin engine plane with just one working engine? Can planes land automatically? And do you need to have experience with an airport before flying there? I received these questions per email and Instagram and todayContinue reading
App: B737-800 Type Rating Exam
One of my goals is to help, advise and inspire. There are many people that reinvent the wheel over and over again when joining the aviation industry. I answer questions per e-mail or write an article when I notice a question that pops up regularly. One of the most commonly asked questions; How did you prepare yourself during the ground school phaseContinue 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