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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.
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First airplane passenger: Léon Delagrange, with pilot Henri Farman, on March 29, 1908.
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The German plane manufacturer Junkers built the first plane with a closed cabin in 1919, meaning prior they were all open, being very windy.
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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.
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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.
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Amelia Earhart was one of the most famous pilots, she was also the first female and disappeared.
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The North American F-86 Sabre is justly famous as America’s first swept-wing jet fighter, triumphing over the MiG-15.
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There are two-three types of pilot positions with any airline or company which include the Captain, First Officer, and Flight Engineer.
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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.
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You do not need anything fancy just a two year college or technical training.
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Pilots make anywhere from 20 thousand to 200 thousand a year, just depends on which airline and how knowledgable you are.
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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.
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There is many different types of airlines, Southwest, United, American, etc.
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Captain/ pilot/ Commander
Possibly another Captain (Bigger Aircrafts)
Senior First Officer/ Co- Pilot
Possibly another SFO, or FO (Bigger Aircrafts)
Observers/ Engineer
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sport Pilot. A sport pilot is the easiest and least restrictive certificate a student can obtain
Recreational Pilot
Private Pilot
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor
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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.
