docflyer

@docflyer (10)

United States • Age 43

Joined myLot 16 years ago

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Anybody have questions about flying?

docflyer @docflyer (10) • United States 27 Mar 09

I am a commercial pilot that currently works for a corporate flight department. If you have any questions about flying, learning how to fly, what it's like as a pilot, or anything at all, I would be happy to answer them for you!

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docflyer I trained at a civilian flight school where I grew up. I typically fly smaller corporate turboprop aircraft.

15 Apr 09

Anybody have questions about flying?

docflyer @docflyer (10) • United States 27 Mar 09

I am a commercial pilot that currently works for a corporate flight department. If you have any questions about flying, learning how to fly, what it's like as a pilot, or anything at all, I would be happy to answer them for you!

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docflyer Most aircraft these days have an autopilot. Depending on the complexity of the aircraft, the autopilot can handle many tasks for the pilot. Commercial aircraft have very advanced autopilot systems that can even land the plane! Many pilots will use the...

27 Mar 09

Anybody have questions about flying?

docflyer @docflyer (10) • United States 27 Mar 09

I am a commercial pilot that currently works for a corporate flight department. If you have any questions about flying, learning how to fly, what it's like as a pilot, or anything at all, I would be happy to answer them for you!

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docflyer Hello, to change direction of the aircraft in flight we use what is called a yoke or a stick. If you want to descend (go down) you push the yoke forward. If you want to climb (go up) you pull the stick back. To turn left or right, you turn the yoke just like...

27 Mar 09