Real world pilot or no

Jamie4590 wrote:

I've never had a lesson yet but I dream of getting a PPL and then who knows?

Although I'm getting older its never too late. I read a book recently called Ready For Take Off by Patrick Quinn. This is a man that, in his 50's got a flying lesson as a present from his daughters. He fell in love with it and went on to get his PPL. All this while studying for a PhD. It was the first book in a long time I've not been able to put down until I finished it. Theres a lot of stuff in that book that's been invaluable and of course its made me realise that age should not be a factor. In fact its your later years where your most likely to be financially capable fo training for a PPL. If your young when you begin training you have the advantage of a lifetime experience ahead of you and will likely become an expert in your field.

Can pilots smoke in the cockpit?

Age isn't a factor - its not unheard of that people get their PPL when they are 65-70. I'm only starting young because I'm lucky enough to have the oppurtunity now instead of 20/30 years down the line. Good luck with it if you do start soon! You'll make a fine pilot

And no, in GA aircraft they can't and certainly not in commercial aircraft. I'm sure there are some exceptions to the rule, but not many.

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Jamie4590 wrote:

I don't smoke myself but I was interested to know because in his book Patrick Quinn was lighting up every 10 minutes in his trainer! I thought what happens if you drop it inbetween your legs?? It was written in the late 80's though.

Most cockpits are made out of a special foam that is comfortable to sit on for long periods of time, but when burnt, produces toxic fumes (polyurethane) which can cause incapacitation and death. We wouldn't want that now would we

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violentviolet wrote:

You missed out:
Shocking virtual pilot who wouldn't stand a chance in the real world.

Seriously, is your sig big enough.

As for the poll, of course I'm a "virtual" pilot. I'm only 22 but I'm self employed and I'm currently making more money then I ever thought I'd make so I'm pretty happy off right now. But in a couple years I'd like to start saving up for flying schools and eventually get a commercial liscense some day. I've always had a thing for flying cargo.

GoneGolfing wrote:

PPL at 20 now 38 flying commercial operate Lear 35A's out of KASH and surrounding areas fly vip's to job sites working for APA.

Nice

99jolegg wrote:

Most cockpits are made out of a special foam that is comfortable to sit on for long periods of time, but when burnt, produces toxic fumes (polyurethane) which can cause incapacitation and death. We wouldn't want that now would we