What classes do you need to be good at in order to become a pilot? What abilities do you need?

Answer by Thomas Zerbarini:

A well rounded list of classes are usually offered at any college specializing in Pilot degrees. Check out the Thomas Edison State College degree overview:

Aviation Flight Technology

You'll notice the emphasis on communication and literacy in the broader topics.

I would emphasize on basic math, physics, reading/writing as well as a good focus on human behavior and psychology. Understanding human behavior is an important focus as a pilot in a "crew" setting.

A good math core and ability to read and absorb information and facts is helpful as a pilot. You'll find yourself memorizing large amounts of information in a short time frame when you are learning new complex jet aircraft as an airline pilot or corporate pilot.

Thomas Zerbarini

What classes do you need to be good at in order to become a pilot? What abilities do you need?

How much do helicopter rides cost?

Answer by Thomas Zerbarini:

The basic helicopter "Discovery Flight"will cost you around $300 in the United States. Most Discovery Flights include the following:

BASIC DISCOVERY FLIGHT: $299*
This package includes:

• Robinson R22 Helicopter (2 seats)
• Instructor + you only in aircraft.
• 20 to 30 minutes ground instruction.
• 20 to 25 minutes actual "in air" flight time.
• Endorsed personal PILOT'S LOG BOOK.
• CERTIFICATE OF FLIGHT (framable).
• Photo of you with instructor and helicopter.

Here's a great youtube video of a Discovery Flight in the Atlanta metroplex.

Helicopters are a blast and so much fun to fly. Give it a try and see.

Thomas Zerbarini

How much do helicopter rides cost?

Why is the framework in the cockpits of Russian aircraft painted blue?

Answer by Thomas Zerbarini:

The Russians did a lot of research in the 1950's on this and found that the turquoise color would assist crews in staying alert and calm, especially during high stress situations. You'll also find that McDonnell Douglas also used this color in their cockpits on the DC-7:

DC-9:

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Why is the framework in the cockpits of Russian aircraft painted blue?