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In Aviation, thoroughness is vital and good preparation essential. The old saying by pilots is “It is better to be on the ground wishing you were flying, rather than being in the air wishing you were on the ground”. Preparation is making sure you have taken every precaution to ensure a safe flight. This starts with your self and self discipline. There are many do’s and don’ts some legal and some just common sense yet every year some one flies a plane into a hill. It is truly amazing how many solid hills seem to move into the path of a plane!
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The First Royal Air Force (RAF) Pilots

The desire to fly like a bird goes back many centuries and is reflected in the many myths of flying dragons and flying horses such as Pegasus. There has always been a magic about the very idea of flying and that magic is linked to the way all men and women look up at the sky, particularly when the stars are there, and wonder.

RAF pilots experience that wonder every time they sit in their aeroplane, increase the power, and begin the take – off  run.
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New Zealand’s finest Pioneering Lady Pilots

One of New Zealand’s finest Pioneering Lady pilots. Born Jane Gardner Batten on 15^th, September 1909 at Rotorua, New Zealand. She was more commonly known as Jean. Her first introduction to flying was in 1929 when the famous Charles Kingsford-Smith took her for a flight in his plane ‘THE SOUTHERN CROSS’. Kingsford-Smith was an Australian pilot who, in 1928, made the first trans-pacific flight from America to Australia.
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“PIONEERING LADY PILOTS”

In the early days of flight it was difficult for a lady to become a pilot and break into the male dominated realms of aviation. The ladies were often ignored and had to overcome obstacles of prejudice that did not apply to men. Some of these intrepid, brave and very determined ladies became household names for their daring exploits, others, equally brave and determined, were less well known.
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“THE CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (UK)”

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the United Kingdom’s Specialist Aviation Regulating Body.

Usually referred to as the CAA this organisation advises the government on aviation matters and conducts research in the areas of economics and science related to aviation. It represents consumer interests and provides statistical research and specialist services such as accident investigation. The cost of regulation is met by fees collected for the services provided unlike some countries where there is government funding.
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“Pilot Training”

In this post we will look at different options for flying training, namely the training in the services and flying training in the private and commercial world.
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“How Do You Get A Pilots License To Fly An Aircraft?”

This question poses another ‘What Plane?’ is being referred to? To fly a glider and obtain a glider pilots licence you need to join a gliding club or attend a gliding school. There are no set hours to be flown and the licence is available after sufficient experience and passing some flying tests.
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“THE PILOT CAREER”

Becoming a pilot is a childhood dream of many children, which some times even carried to adulthood. However, very few people actually pursue a pilot career. The main reason for this the cost of becoming a pilot.

Those who are lucky enough would get selected to a military pilot career or one of the very few civilian sponsored programs with an airline. Others have to find the money to train as pilot and get the necessary licences to pursue a commercial pilot career.
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“Flying Experience of a Commercial Pilot”

Lot of people have asked me about the flying experience of a commercial pilot. So I thout of writing an article on flying experience. Usually, the Captain arrives at least one hour before the flight’s scheduled take off and meets his crew.
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