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Medical requirements to become a pilot are dedicated by the civil aviation authority of the country one wants to become a pilot in. The basic requirement for becoming a pilot includes being free of any communicable diseases, having a good eye-sight or corrections, and an acceptable level of hearing ability, all of which is further divided into categories such as Class I Medical Certificate and Class II Medical Certificate (depending on the job).

From the different stages of flight, most crashes happen during the final approach and landing phase, while the next phase with most crashes are during the initial take off and climbing phases.

The reason most accidents occur during the final approach and landing phase is because of the combination of altitude, airspeed, and other factors that can be difficult to manage. At this point, it should be mentioned that air travel is still one of the safest modes of transport.

Usage of cell phones and other such electronic devices during a flight may not directly compromise flight safety, but their signals can interfere with numerous aircraft systems, which rely on similar frequencies cellphones operate on. This interference can result in the misrepresentation of critical information vital for the flight, particularly during takeoff and landing.

Have you ever wondered how planes, that are at such high speeds even during landing, land in adverse weather conditions where the visibility is so low that a pilot would not be able to see more than a few hundred feet? The aircraft relies on certain systems known as Instrument Landing Systems, that are available at the airport.

An instrument landing system (ILS) is a precision radio navigation system that provides short-range guidance to aircraft to allow them to approach a runway at night or in bad weather.

Autopilot in an aircraft is a highly advanced system that automates a plane’s operations, relieving the pilot from constant, hands-on control. This sophisticated technology was developed to augment safety, improve efficiency, and reduce the workload of pilots. The autopilot system can manage critical tasks such as maintaining a stable flight path, controlling the altitude, or guiding the aircraft to a specific course.

An ordinary person or a passenger with no flying experience would not be able to land a plane on their own. But, in very ideal conditions, if the person can be communicated and instructed on how to operate the aircraft, and any other circumstances are favorable (such as the weather conditions) then a normal person could theoretically land a plane with some guidance from an experienced pilot or instructor.

A pilot’s salary is composed of three primary elements: hourly rate, per diem pay, and benefits packages. Furthermore, pilots receive various other forms of compensation, such as overtime pay, additional benefits, and, at times, company stock options. This comprehensive remuneration package ensures that pilots are fairly rewarded for their expertise and dedication to their profession.