Pilot

Very first pilot

Dec 17, 1903

The Wright Brothers made a "Flying Machine" which was the first powered airplane to execute controlled and sustained flight. The pilot of the plane was Orville.

First pilot

1908

First airplane passenger: Léon Delagrange, with pilot Henri Farman, on March 29, 1908.

First closed plane

1919

The German plane manufacturer Junkers built the first plane with a closed cabin in 1919, meaning prior they were all open, being very windy.

Evolution

1924

Junkers supplied fully 40 percent of the world’s transports,Junkers were planes in 1924 that adopted the thick wing, which produced greater lift for travel over higher areas.

First oversea flight

1927

In 1927 Charles Lindbergh flew from New York to Paris in 33 hours, 30 minutes and 30 seconds. Now it takes about half the time.

Famous pilot

1930

Amelia Earhart was one of the most famous pilots, she was also the first female and disappeared.

Swept wing

1947

The North American F-86 Sabre is justly famous as America’s first swept-wing jet fighter, triumphing over the MiG-15.

Pilot types on the plane

2017

There are two-three types of pilot positions with any airline or company which include the Captain, First Officer, and Flight Engineer.

About pilots

2017

Pilots have special training which allows them to fly different types of planes, big or small. They transport passengers and cargo all around the world.

Education for piloting

2017

You do not need anything fancy just a two year college or technical training.

Earnings for a pilot

2017

Pilots make anywhere from 20 thousand to 200 thousand a year, just depends on which airline and how knowledgable you are.

Characteristics for pilots

2017

Able to remain calm in serious situations, work well with others, have communication skills, be patient and careful and always stay physically and mentally healthy.

Airlines

2017

There is many different types of airlines, Southwest, United, American, etc.

Ranking of pilots

2017

Captain/ pilot/ Commander
Possibly another Captain (Bigger Aircrafts)
Senior First Officer/ Co- Pilot
Possibly another SFO, or FO (Bigger Aircrafts)
Observers/ Engineer
Based on your rank you get a different amount of hours you get to fly.

Security for pilots

2017

There is many forms of security practices that pilots take, lock up, look out, and just keep an ear out and as for their safety some have officers.

Jobs of pilots

2017

Pilots have more jobs than just flying the plane. They do things like monitor the instruments, keep the navigation/fuel log, make position reports to oceanic control, and receive weather updates.

Workplaces of a pilot

2017

Work for airlines, the military, tour companies, governments, and charter companies. Some even are self-employed. Often spend many days or weeks away from home. Work anywhere form six plus hours a day. Overnight, weekend, and holiday work are common.

In the plane

2017

There is many different levels or classes inside the plane, first, second, coach, business, etc. Then there is the cabinet where the pilots man the plane.

Types of pilots in general

2017

Sport Pilot. A sport pilot is the easiest and least restrictive certificate a student can obtain
Recreational Pilot
Private Pilot
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor
Airline Transport Pilot

Boeing

2018

Boeing's fourth-generation single-aisle plane has two new engines and a new tail section and winglets it is designed to cut fuel consumption by 14%. It won't go as far as others though.