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Top Asked Questions Airlines How difficult is it to fly a Boeing 747 ? What kind of training does a pilot need to fly this type of jet ? I have long thought of setting my sights on becoming an airline pilot but wonder if the pay is worth the effort. I would like to know what kind of money you could expect to make? How much do airline pilots get paid? How far can an airplane fly? Alissa I have heard that some airplanes can "fly above the weather." How high do airplanes have to fly to be unaffected by weather conditions? How do pilots remember which buttons to push and not get confused since there are so many? Kristen Do you have to get straight A's to be an airline pilot? Does the front end or the back end of a plane have a special name? Carolyn That really big plane they just made in France, does it really have a gym in it? Logan How many people can fit in the biggest airplane? Phoenix Who invented the first international air lines? Why is flying important to us today? Brandi How much fuel is neccessary to take a one hour flight in an airliner? Is there a difference between a commercial pilot and an airlines pilot if so, what is the difference? -thank you, cheyenne Why don't airlines provide passengers with parachutes? Is it a good idea to become a commercial airplane pilot these days? I heard that a lot of airline companies are going bankrupt and that many pilots with many years of experience are being dismissed. Is this true? Should I get in to the aviation business? I wouldn't like to go to aviation school and then not be able to get a job. I am a Sophomore in high school and have always dreamed of flying. Thanks."I am a sophomore in high school but time is running out, I have always dreamed of flying. Thank you What is a sutable aircraft for travelling long distances? On landing rollout with reverse thrust on a DC-9 what does the EPR have to be for loss of rudder effectivness? What classes in high school will I need to take if I want to be an airline pilot? What grade point average must I have? I'm a high school sophomore and am very intersted in becoming a commercial airline pilot. I am wondering if you know of any good colleges in Tennessee, Houston or California. My preference would be Tennessee. Thanks! Can birds be a problem for airliners like the Boeing 747? How can I find a script of what the flight attendents and pilot say to the passengers. We are doing an "Airline" talent show and need some input. How many years of training does it take to become a pilot? Where can I go to find more information about aviation medical certificates and what medical conditions would keep you from obtaining a certificate? Whatever happenend to the Boeing 2707? Thanks, Kreg What degree do you need to become a airline pilot? Hi I was wondering if their was a website that tells you the things that pilots say while take off and landing like 'set thrust' and 'gear up' Thanks Vik Have the Airbus Ind. A300-600ST and the Boeing 777 made their debut? What kind of safety technology is available for the passengers and the crew members? Is there any technology like in the fighter craft? Any new safety technology will possible for the passengers and the crewmembers in the future commercial flight? How long can you fly a airplane until it runs out of fuel? Why do commercial airliners climb to 30K+ feet on a 300+- mile (1 hour +-) flight; even in countries like Thailand where there is virtually no small personal aircraft (i.e cessnas). They can't be saving fuel or time! How is an airplane backed away from the jetway? Hello I live in Minnesota and I am wondering if it would be cheaper to buy a plane ticket to get to Mexico or if I had someone fly me? What causes the white smoke behind airliners? When will the A380 make its debut and where? On my Flight Simulator 2004, I take a 4-hour flight from Pago Pago, American Samoa, to Honolulu. It says you can take out auto-fuel when you're out of fuel. Can you really use auto-fuel in real life when the fuel runs out, or do you just crash in an Airliner? Is the Airbus Ind. A300-600ST used in the US for cargo and/or passenger planes? If not do you think it will be used for people and when? How many women are currently flying for Delta airlines? What are the requirements? Can you be too short to be an airline pilot? Is there a commercial passenger aircraft that seats more passengers than a 747? What caused the Concorde to crash? As a U.S. airline pilot, do you fly every aircraft in the fleet? I am currently working toward a degree in meteorology. Is there any way I could become an airline pilot with this kind of background, and how do I go about doing that? Hi, I just want to know what kinds of airlines will be better for me to fly? Delta Airlines or American Airlines?Thanks Are there scholarships available for ground handling and airport operations? What is the baseline for altitude while flying? When they say it is 30,000 feet, is it from the altitude of the origin or destination or something else? It can't be the terrain that the plane is flying over, as it would constantly change. Thanks!- Mihika - If you fly for United or Delta Airlines and fly a 757, will you fly domestic or International routes? Do you know how much it would cost (per year) to go to a college aviation school and learn how to fly and be a pilot? Also, since I've heard it's good to have another "back-up plan", I think I would consider being an air traffic controller if I decide I can't or don't want to be a pilot. Do you know how much this would cost to get training from a college? In the airline industry, airlines usually have a few different types of planes. If you got a job with an airline, would you have to have training for every type of aircraft or only one or two? Thanks for your help! I'm a sophomore in high school right now and I was wondering how would the time line be from the when I graduate in 2009 till I get a job as a commercial pilot, like around what year? Including doing the training and going to college. I'll appreciate all the help. Thanks -Iris I was wondering is post bachelor schooling required to become a commercial pilot? Search In 'Airlines' : View All Topics

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