Aviation Topics Questions - Call to Fly blog

Part One: “Aviation Topics”. In this part, you have to answer questions related to aviation. You have one to two minutes for answering each question. Don’t worry if I interrupt you. I’ll tell you when the time is up.

Question 4.1

In your opinion, what can airlines do to improve the pilot’s working conditions?

ICAO 4:

One of the most important things to be changed frequently is the airlines fleet. New technology leads the pilots to engage on a better performance, bringing safety on board.

Another important thing is the comfort provided by standard hotel and enough layover or overnight time.

Pilots have to sleep hours in order to recover their energy to carry out safely the second leg of long haul flights.

And the last, but not least, are the days off, when pilots have the chance of spending some days with their families.

For this to happen, Their flight schedules must be constantly reviewed.

ICAO 5:

Airlines can take several steps to improve pilot’s working conditions and enhance their well-being.

To begin with, Frequent fleet updates are crucial in the airline industry as they allow for the integration of new technologies, therefore these advancements empower pilots to achieve higher levels of performance, ultimately enhancing safety on board.

Another crucial aspect, ensuring the comfort of pilots through the provision of standard hotel accommodations and sufficient layover or overnight time. By offering comfortable rest environments and adequate downtime, pilots can rejuvenate and maintain their well-being, which contributes to safe and efficient operations.

Lastly, but certainly not least, the importance of providing pilots with scheduled days off, as a result, these designated days off will allow pilots the valuable opportunity to spend quality time with their families and recharge both physically and mentally.

subsequently, it can be achieved by offering increased roster flexibility, such as options for bid preferences, schedule swaps, and duty swaps. Flexibility in scheduling helps pilots achieve a better work-life balance and reduces fatigue related to challenges.

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Question 4.2

Who was your best flight instructor and why?

ICAO 4:

My best flight instructor was (Your Instructor’s Name)

He was my flight instructor during my commercial pilot training.

He was very dedicated and could teach everything clearly, making me to understand mostly of all the procedures without difficulties.

All the lessons were pleasant and I could enjoy them very well.

ICAO 5:

My best flight instructor was (Instructor’s name), who instructed me during my commercial pilot training.

He was highly committed and adept at imparting knowledge, enabling me to grasp the procedures effortlessly.

The lessons were enjoyable, allowing me to fully engage and derive maximum benefit from them.

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Question 4.3

What is the most difficult phase of a flight? Why?

ICAO 4:

As far as I am concerned, the most difficult phase of a flight and which requires the most attention is the time of takeoff, mainly on a short runway on a sunny, humid and hot day.

Because if something happens to the engine, possibly the aircraft will not have enough thrust to continue climbing and will most likely end up in an accident.

Especially if pilots can’t figure out a way to relight the engine or can’t get back to the airport for assistance.

ICAO 5:

Speaking from my perspective, the phase of a flight that demands the utmost focus and presents the greatest challenge is the takeoff, particularly on a short runway during a sunny, humid, and hot day.

In case of running out of thrust, it is very likely that the aircraft will not have enough thrust to maintain the climb and will inevitably end up in an accident.

And this is strongly true if pilots are unable to successfully reignite the engine or come back to the airport to seek assistance.