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what do pilots do after take off?
i would like to be a pilot
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Steven’s Answer
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There can be a wide variety of answers to this question. There are some basic tasks that will need to be performed regardless of what type of aircraft you are flying. Monitor/Listen to tower, departure control, approach control, Air Traffic Control, etc... depending upon which phase of flight you are in. Monitor your instruments to assure you are staying on course. Monitor engine instruments to assure you are operating within the acceptable parameters for the aircraft you are flying. Monitor outside of the aircraft for other traffic, obstacles, birds, etc... Key to it all is fly the aircraft. Outside of that it starts to become more tailored to what type of aircraft you are flying. A small single engine general aviation aircraft? Are you flying an aircraft with an autopilot or without an autopilot. Are you flying single pilot or do you have a copilot or an observer with you.
I would suggest searching for a local flight training facility at a nearby airport. Most have programs where you can go by, discuss flying and what you want to do and many even have demonstration flights. That way you can get questions answered directly while at an aircraft with an instructor pilot.
There can be a wide variety of answers to this question. There are some basic tasks that will need to be performed regardless of what type of aircraft you are flying. Monitor/Listen to tower, departure control, approach control, Air Traffic Control, etc... depending upon which phase of flight you are in. Monitor your instruments to assure you are staying on course. Monitor engine instruments to assure you are operating within the acceptable parameters for the aircraft you are flying. Monitor outside of the aircraft for other traffic, obstacles, birds, etc... Key to it all is fly the aircraft. Outside of that it starts to become more tailored to what type of aircraft you are flying. A small single engine general aviation aircraft? Are you flying an aircraft with an autopilot or without an autopilot. Are you flying single pilot or do you have a copilot or an observer with you.
I would suggest searching for a local flight training facility at a nearby airport. Most have programs where you can go by, discuss flying and what you want to do and many even have demonstration flights. That way you can get questions answered directly while at an aircraft with an instructor pilot.
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Brooke’s Answer
I did some research to help answer the question about the steps pilots take after takeoff. Based on what I found, here are the two best resources that explain what happens once the aircraft is airborne:
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) – The FAA provides detailed information on flight procedures, including what pilots do after takeoff, such as following air traffic control instructions, navigation, and managing flight paths. You can find more information on their website.
AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) – AOPA offers resources on post-takeoff procedures, including VFR (Visual Flight Rules) and IFR (Instrument Flight Rules). They explain how pilots handle navigation and communication with air traffic control after takeoff. Check out their site for more.
These two sites offer great insights into what happens after takeoff, and I recommend checking them out to learn more!
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) – The FAA provides detailed information on flight procedures, including what pilots do after takeoff, such as following air traffic control instructions, navigation, and managing flight paths. You can find more information on their website.
AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) – AOPA offers resources on post-takeoff procedures, including VFR (Visual Flight Rules) and IFR (Instrument Flight Rules). They explain how pilots handle navigation and communication with air traffic control after takeoff. Check out their site for more.
These two sites offer great insights into what happens after takeoff, and I recommend checking them out to learn more!