Private Airplane Pilot - Career Video

In this program, host Jeff Gardner visits flight instructor Ulrick Laursen who discusses the steps to becoming a private airline pilot and gets an overview of the rigorous training every pilot must undergo. During a training flight, Jeff learns that it is not only the facts and figures knowledge that is required, but also good, solid experience.

Subjects Covered Include: What does a private airline pilot do? How long does it take to be a private pilot? What is an air traffic controller? What courses are necessary to become a private pilot? Do girls make good private pilots? Can you wear glasses and become a private pilot? How old do you have to be to be a pilot? What 4 things are important to flying a plane? Is safety important to fly a plane? Why do pilots need to know about the weather? What is a commercial pilot? What do the instruments in the plane do?