I want to be a pilot or I wanted to be a pilot
Here are a couple of things that no one will ever tell you as it would shatter your hopes and dreams.
When people strike this vision of soaring in the sky, they visualise so many things such as:
Big salary
Travelling the world
Free travel for family and friends
Beautiful uniform
Beautiful flight attendants
Ease of the modern flying due to automation
It is the BEST job in the world when you are single
It is the WORST job in the world when you are married
HEADPHONES REQUIRED HERE
By the age of three I knew what I wanted to be
It was born in my blood
Through HELP
Through OPPORTUNITY
Through PERSEVERANCE
Through LOVE
Through FAITH
By GOD's grace and mercy it came to be so
Gerald Chiweshe the little three year old boy with the blue and white hat on. That is me.
Young boy waiting for his pilots and crew to arrive
Lufthansa
Every kids dream
Every kid who wants to fly
Many have this picture in the mind
Reality is not quite like that
It is not IMPOSSIBLE
The engine is the heart of the aeroplane, the pilot is it's soul
The bird who dares to fall is the bird who dares to fly
You don't have a fear of flying, you have a fear of crashing
Captain Matambanadzo Chakoreka Emirates
Captain Mat Chak's has shown through his faith in God
Through the love of his family
Through the support of his countrymen
That nothing is IMPOSSIBLE
One of the youngest black pilots to get the left hand seat on the A380 the BEAST
A380 "the real boys"
Emirates A380
Hello tomorrow
Dubai airport
Fleet of wide bodies parked next to each other
A380 gear retraction
Amelia practicing a SNAP ROLL
Adam
Passion
Dreams
Belief
Obsession
His dream to be like Matambanadzo Chakoreka of Emirates
His dream is to fly the Airbus A380
He has a passion
He has FAITH
The FAITH the size of a mustard seed is enough
Fan that FLAME
Work that FAITH
Without it there is nothing
FAITH is everything
Flightdeck of the future
Pilot and his dog
Pilots feeds the dog
Dog will make sure the pilot does not touch anything
Mandisa Mfeka
First black female fighter pilot
Kwa-Zulu Natal South Africa
Acceleration to the top of the world
Every pilot needs motivation
Top Gun theme soundtrack
Air Zimbabwe BAE 146 taxying out for departure
This aeroplane operated a strict schedule to serve and bring International passengers closer to their bucket list vacation
Air Zimbabwe BAE 146 on landing with the AIRBRAKE open at the tail end into Kariba airport
Air Zimbabwe BAE 146
Beautiful Zimbabwe, beautiful aeroplane , beautiful Zimbabwe
Flame Lily
Bud Cockcroft (I have seen the sunshine in Zimbabwe)
Air Zimbabwe B737 taxying in to park
Air Zimbabwe B737 OR Tambo airport Johannesburg
Air Zimbabwe B737
Experienced crew operate this aeroplane to a high and safe standard
Great CRM (crew resource management )
Air Zimbabwe B707 taxying out for departure
Air Zimbabwe B707 in the landing configuration
Captain Darryl Tarr
Air Zimbabwe B707 LOWEST FLY PAST EVER
Air Zimbabwe B707
Passengers boarding a flight on this Air Zimbabwe B767
Pilots are highly skilled
Pilots are passionate and dedicated even when poorly paid or harsh economic climate
Air Zimbabwe B767 preparing for departure
Air Zimbabwe B767 on the take off roll, rotation, gear up and acceleration
B777 on rotation out of Toronto YYZ Pearson airport
Flight time fourteen hours
Four pilots
Twelve cabin crew
Four hundred fare-paying passengers
Pilot Gerald Chiweshe
B777 during flap retraction after take off phase
Etihad Airways B777 on rotation
Positive climb identified
Gear up and acceleration to flap retraction in the climb out on departure
Initial climb out the aeroplane flies a SID (STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE)
B777 flightdeck
Flightdeck of the B777 on entry prior operating the flight
Four man crew in the flightdeck to operate a sixteen hour non-stop flight to Los Angeles LAX
All the PLANNING is done on the GROUND
A successful PLAN on the ground ensures a successful flight
We brief ALL the THREATS
We know everything that is on board including all the passengers
We programme the FLIGHT MANAGEMENT COMPUTERS
We check ALL the aeroplane SYSTEMS
We check the ENTIRE TECHNICAL STATUS of the aeroplane
We conduct ALL PROCEDURES TO THE BOOK
We conduct ALL PROCEDURES COORDINATING WITH FELLOW PILOTS
We develop CRM (CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
We use ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCE TO ENSURE A SAFE FLIGHT
Yes we laugh
Yes we smile
Yes not easy some days BUT vital to create a workable environment and mutual respect
B777 short final approach and successful landing after a sixteen hour non-stop flight
Victor Pswarai
PASSED PPL
Waiting for the rain to STOP
Pure passion
PRE FLIGHT INSPECTION CHECK
FLIGHT TEST
Passed TWIN ENGINE INSTRUMENT RATING flight test
Congratulations time to sew on that third stripe (3 bars)
Ground school
Pilots begin their flying career in the classroom
Pilots get together to study
Pilots have to pass extensive exams in various subjects :
Air law
Navigation
Radio communication
Aircraft technical general
Single engine training Cessna 172
Single engine training Piper Cherokee or Piper Arrow
FIRST SOLO
A FLIGHT YOU WILL NEVER FORGET
Twin engine training aeroplane Piper Seminol
All ATP flight training centre United States of America
Conduct training to obtain an FAA License
CPL FLIGHT TEST
ATPL FLIGHT TEST
SPL 1 BAR (Stripes)
PPL 2 BARS (Stripes)
CPL 3 BARS (Stripes)
ATPL 4 BARS (Stripes)
Every pilots dream to get THREE stripes COMMERCIAL PILOTS LICENSE
Congratulations now the real learning begins
You can now fly for a living
Every airline pilots GOAL is to get the upgrade to captain. FOUR STRIPES (4 bars)
ONLY THEN THE REAL LEARNING BEGINS
It's called EXPERIENCE
Brand new BARS are CLEAN
Old BARS are dirty and worn which clearly show experience
Ethiopian airlines have one of the best airline training facilities in the world
Ethiopian airlines produce highly proficient pilots both male and female
They operate Boeing and Airbus worldwide
Airline pilots fly to strict rules
Choose your airline carefully
Some budget airlines take RISKS
After that video this sound comes to mind
HEADPHONES REQUIRED HERE
Helicopter pilopilot have extensive training to use their skill to help others such as resuce
Airline pilots are generally flown to full rosters
Airline pilots especially long haul or short haul with many sectors
Airline pilots flying short haul with many days or nights in succession
Are generally exhausted
Are generally not rested to FULL potential
Are often taking rest wherever they can grab it
HEADPHONES REQUIRED HERE
Airlines have realised the threat and consequences of fatigue
Airlines have allowed pilots to take controlled rest up in the flightdeck ONLY one at a time
Airlines use two three even four pilots to reduce FATIGUE and EXHAUSTION
Pilots pray for a safe flight too
Pilots pray for a good crew
Pilots pray for strength
Pilots pray for the airline and their and collegues jobs
Pilots pray for GODs hand over mother nature for a safe flight
Pilots pray for wisdom and clarity of mind
What a wonderful world
What a SMALL world
After been given all dominion over this little blue marble
After only a short space of time we have managed to ruin her
After HATE SLANDER GREED MALICE UNFORGIVENESS and UNLOVE
We have managed to lose control over it
Western Greenland, melting glaciers
Massive icebergs setting afloat into the north Atlantic ocean
How graceful
How sad
How true
Navigating around numerous thunderstorms in Indian airspace
Pilots avoid thunderstorms by flying LEFT by flying RIGHT
Pilots DO NOT climb above a thunderstorm
Most cases it is LEFT or RIGHT
Scattered thunderstorms just before sunrise
How ferocious
How beautiful
How much RESPECT
Flying is sheer BOREDOM sprinkled with a few seconds of sheer TERROR
Always have your seat belt fastened regardless turbulence or not
When you here these words from the COCKPIT "CABIN CREW TAKE YOUR SEATS"
SIT DOWN ANY SEAT AND FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT ON TIGHT
B777 circumnavigation around thunderstorms
Seat belts fastened tight
Aeroplane engines throttled back
The massive wingspan riding the turbulence
B777 on rotation and gear up selection after a positive climb is identified
B787 lightning strike
This event is totally safe, though can catch the crew unexpectedly
The aeroplane is designed to dissipate lighting strike through a static discharging system
Mother nature has been here longer than all of us
She is to respected
Every flight has beauty hidden outside the windows
All you have to do is be present to watch her as she dances across the sky
Air travel is the safest and most efficient form of travel
Air traffic control all over the world coordinating every single flight
Air traffic control is a delicate though massive job
Air traffic controllers are a unique personality
Air traffic controllers ensure that aeroplanes do not hit each other
Air traffic controllers ensure separation
Air traffic controllers ensure you reach your destination safely
ATC IS THERE TO HELP
IN GOOD AND BAD TIMES
Romantic dance between ATC and aeroplanes
Aviation is a PRECISE SCIENCE
Your knowledge
Your skill
Your performance
EQUALS YOUR EXPERIENCE
This is your UMBRELLA
Passionate and happy pilot
HAPPY and SAFE PASSENGERS
Gerald Chiweshe O'R Tambo airport
It is the BASE OF YOUR FAITH THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
Inspired by
Luanna Hutton
Matambanadzo Chakoreka
Bud Cockroft
Victor Pswarai
Happy and safe flying
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