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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| ATPL | 8/3/2007 | Hus Naji |
| Q: how many ATPL holder in the world ? A: The exact number of ATPL pilots worldwide is hard to determine due to factors changing on a daily ... | ||
| still on air.. | 7/26/2007 | Jeff Davis |
| Q: my question is several times i seen passenger flights are still on the air...without moving i mean ... A: What you have seen is an optical illusion; that is, what your eye perceives is different from what ... | ||
| couple of questions | 7/21/2007 | Ismar Avdic, Eng. |
| Q: im colin, 17 and i live in scotland. i am currently an apprentice joiner but still dream of being a ... A: We are all have been dreaming to become pilot, the only difference is that we are deciding to make ... | ||
| One More Question!! | 7/17/2007 | Ismar Avdic, Eng. |
| Q: Sorry for inconvenience but would ya be more clear plz i have that question also!! some people told ... A: Seif! You have to go to the first flight school where ever you are living, they will give you more ... | ||
| Please answer | 7/17/2007 | Ismar Avdic, Eng. |
| Q: i really had this question which was how could someone get to be a pilot for a company as The ... A: Seif Sorry I can not sent answers on private e-mail addresses. Each company has particular ... | ||
| air shows | 7/17/2007 | Paul Ruderham |
| Q: can you tell why air shows are called air tattoos? A: I believe it originates from the 17th century as a last call to the soldiers to return to barracks ... | ||
| Where Do I Start? | 7/14/2007 | Jeff Davis |
| Q: Becoming a commercial pilot has always been my ultimate dream. Yet I know absolutely nothing ... A: If by "commercial pilot" you mean "airline pilot," please note that my profile on Allexperts ... | ||
| Fear of Flying over Ocean | 7/12/2007 | Ned Dolan |
| Q: My family is flying from NY to Honolulu soon. I have never flown over the ocean and am a little ... A: Federal Aviation Rules and common sense require that aircraft flying over the ocean are required to ... | ||
| Widebody aircraft service life | 7/12/2007 | D. Norkus |
| Q: Realizing that cycles and flying hours impact an aircraft service life, what is the present service ... A: The Boeing Company advertises a generalized service life of "twenty years" or 50,000 ... | ||
| ascent vs descent | 7/10/2007 | Patrick Smith |
| Q: i am finally back in the air after being grounded for many years from fear. i have noticed that my ... A: If you're still at all squeamish about flying, I'd recommend a copy of my book (see link below). To ... | ||
| Medical for Private License | 7/5/2007 | Colin Woehrle |
| Q: Can you tell me if it is possible to get a Medical for a Private License if one has a Pace Maker? I ... A: Unless otherwise directed by the FAA, aviation medical examiners must deny OR defer medical ... | ||
| prof. pilot w/M.D. | 7/4/2007 | D. Norkus |
| Q: Can you be a pilot, like for instance on a airline if you have Muscular Dystrophy? I have it and its ... A: Kyle An airline pilot must have a Class I or "First Class" medical certificate in addition to their ... | ||
| helicopters | 6/28/2007 | Mike Hicks |
| Q: i am an engineer & want to become helicopter pilot. my height is only 158cm's.can FAA allow me to ... A: First of all I do not have knowledge of the FAA requirement for height, but let me say this.. I am ... | ||
| question | 6/7/2007 | Mike Hicks |
| Q: what are the procedures for missed approach? A: Zeneba A missed approach is excactly that, it is a point in space where a decision is made to ... | ||
| question | 6/7/2007 | Steve Craffey |
| Q: how can i read a inoperative component? A: Brahim, Is this a trick question? Depending on the governing regulations for your flight the ... | ||
| questions | 6/7/2007 | Steve Craffey |
| Q: INSTRUMENT QUESTIONS Define the following: MDA, DH, HAA, TDZE, and NoPT. Under what ... A: Should I take your instrument ride as well? A few of my favorites though: NoPT - No Procedure ... | ||
| Drifting off into space | 5/30/2007 | Colin Woehrle |
| Q: Would it ever be possible for a commercial jet airliner to be able to fly off into space if the ... A: This would not be possible due to the lack of air density at such high altitudes. Without adequate ... | ||
| too small to fly? | 5/29/2007 | Jeff Davis |
| Q: i want to become a pilot, but i'm intimidated by my size.. i'm only 5'6.. is this too short to ... A: Absolutely not! Who would have given you such an idea? There are lots of pilots your height and ... | ||
| what do you need to become an airline pilot? | 5/29/2007 | Ned Dolan |
| Q: I would just like to know what degrees/GCSE's you need to become a comercial pilot, because i've ... A: the license you need to become a commercial pilot is issued by the FAA and there are no educational ... | ||
| Passenger Weight On Domestic Flights | 5/25/2007 | Patrick Smith |
| Q: How do the airlines factor in the weight of all the passengers on flights? Example: On a Northwest ... A: The answer to this question is covered in my book, but also is discussed here: ... | ||
| Could I be a commercial pilot? | 5/22/2007 | Ismar Avdic, Eng. |
| Q: I live in Nottinghamshire, UK, I'm 13, and hoping to be a commercial pilot when I'm older, but one ... A: Chris! I can only answer for USA standards, however I am pretty much sure that UK medical standards ... | ||
| Bassinets for kids | 5/13/2007 | Patrick Smith |
| Q: I have travelled from Cochin in India to London with kuwait airways. I have reserved a bassinet for ... A: Unfortunately, only Kuwait Airways is responsible, and I cannot imagine it will do you any good to ... | ||
| Obtaining Pilot's License | 5/12/2007 | Jeff Davis |
| Q: Do you know how long it take's to obtain a pilot's license and where to go to get one ex: (school , ... A: Not knowing where you're located, I can't offer specific advice on where to go. If you're in the ... | ||
| turbine engines? | 4/3/2007 | Colin Woehrle |
| Q: I was writing to find out a little more about small turbine engines. I am flying enthusiast, but ... A: Yves Rossy stirred up quite an audience with his jet pack, didn't he? Well from what I understand he ... | ||
| Degree to take in College | 3/29/2007 | Marc Eichler |
| Q: What degree should I take if I want to become a Fighter pilot in The USAF. I want to attend the ... A: In all honesty, what degree you pursue shouldn't matter. I know people who are in pilot training ... | ||
| UND Aerospace | 3/22/2007 | Martin Rottler |
| Q: I am seriously considering attending UND Aerospace to major in Commercial Aviation. However, I am in ... A: There are many options open for federal financial aid in the form of grants and student loans. These ... | ||
| flying on a computer | 3/20/2007 | Jeff Davis |
| Q: I use a library computer....is there any way to use a disk or c.d. or whatever to simulate an actual ... A: You have a good question, but unfortunately, I don't have much information on the subject. ... | ||
| Sectionals | 3/6/2007 | D. Norkus |
| Q: When you are approaching class B,C, or D airspace and you are required to contact approach control ... A: Dan When approaching controlled airspace in which you need a clearance to enter, you should call ... | ||
| cph-JFK | 2/23/2007 | Patrick Smith |
| Q: Which US airlines operated non stop between cph and JFK for the past 30 years. Did DL ever fly non ... A: DL might have done it, back when it first inherited Pan Am's routes. But it wouldn't have lasted ... | ||
| control rod ends | 2/23/2007 | Mike Hicks |
| Q: my question is, how many threads, if any should there be showing from a rod end bearing jam nut. ... A: Hey Keith, It makes me wonder , if it does not state a required thread count in the -23 then I ... | ||
| women pilots | 2/21/2007 | D. Norkus |
| Q: I was just wondering if you could tell me the different job opportunities for women who are ... A: Caroline The job opportunities in the civilian world for pilots are the same for women as men: the ... | ||
| Pilot Contract Obligations | 2/17/2007 | Ned Dolan |
| Q: My question regards the obligations of a newly hired pilot for a major regional airline. My ... A: most flying jobs do not include a contract that would require repayment for training. That said, let ... | ||
| Becoming a Pilot | 2/15/2007 | Jeff Davis |
| Q: I have a quick question about general information about flight school. I am graduating from the ... A: Sorry about the late response, you caught me right after I left work for the weekend. A Part 141 ... | ||
| Experts Needed for dissertation | 2/7/2007 | Ismar Avdic, Eng. |
| Q: I am a doctoral student at the University of LaVerne, CA. I need expert participants such as your ... A: Rate this answer to Regards Ismar | ||
| Private License Medical | 2/2/2007 | Colin Woehrle |
| Q: I am 14 years of age and I am aiming to get a private pilot's license when I reach the minimum age ... A: I believe that high blood pressure (hypertension) is more of a concern when it comes to aviation ... | ||
| flying & turbulence | 1/29/2007 | Patrick Smith |
| Q: i have three quick questions: over the last 3 years i have noticed turblence everytime i have flown, ... A: IT is possible that, in general, the air is slightly rougher now than it used to be, but there are ... | ||
| flying & turbulence | 1/29/2007 | Malcolm Dickinson |
| Q: i have three quick questions: over the last 3 years i have noticed turblence everytime i have flown, ... A: Roberto, There is no such thing as an "air pocket." This is a name that some people use to describe ... | ||
| Chart Questions | 1/25/2007 | D. Norkus |
| Q: Dottie, Thanks for the help on my last question. The AOPA website has a lot of good things to look ... A: Dan 1) What does HAT/HAA on the approach minimums stand for? "Height Above Threshold"/"Height ... | ||
| Air Traffic Control Communication | 1/19/2007 | D. Norkus |
| Q: Dottie, I have been monitoring some of those websites that give you the direct feeds into ATC ... A: Dan Sorry, I have not seen any transcript of a flights communications from beginning to end. Not to ... | ||
| Landing_flare | 1/19/2007 | D. Norkus |
| Q: What does it mean when an aircraft "flares" before it lands? How come carrier aircrafts don't flare? A: Kevin The landing "flare" is the transition from a nose low or almost level pitch attitude in the ... | ||
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I can address questions about airline pilot employment & entry level airline careers in the United States, women pilots, flight training, pilot certification, U.S. flight scholarships (mostly for women), aviation & airline safety topics, aviation accident investigation and airline operations. ***Please note, I cannot address flight training & career queries from outside the United States, or aero engineering degree programs/careers, aviation management topics. ****
Experience
Airline captain with 15 years past experience in airline ground operations. I have previously flown as a commercial skydive pilot & ferry pilot and majored in Aviation Science
Organizations
International Organization of Women Pilots- The Ninety-Nines, charter member of Women In Aviation International, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Air Line Pilots Association.
Education/Credentials
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Aviation Safety/Accident investigation
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