meatwallet
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"I’ve recently been in the process of deciding whether or not to pursue commercial piloting as a career. However, although I love planes, there are a few things holding me back that are hindering my decision.
Here are my pros:
1. I love flying and I love planes – I work for the cargo division of a major foreign carrier at major west coast airport and I grab lunch in the terminals and watch the planes almost every day.
2. I love to travel and see new places
3. The prestige of being a pilot and the possible salary in the long run seems attractive.
Here are my cons:
1. I do not like turbulence and most especially air pockets – I cant the stand the feeling of having my stomach go up to my chest. As a casual flyer the possibility of hitting air pockets makes me anxious and edgy.
2. I have heard that pilots are exposed to cosmic radiation in the sky – How much are pilots exposed to? Is the amount exposed to dangerous? And if so, do airlines make an effort to restrict the amount of hours a pilot flies so that they wont be exposed to high levels?
3. My fear of crashing – after seeing so many crashes on television, theres always that fear that what if something goes wrong.
Are these normal fears? Any suggestions for how I can overcome these? With these fears do you think being a pilot is even possible or advisable.
Suggested from current pilots greatly appreciated."
http://www.airliners.net/discussions/general_aviation/read.main/2393462/
Here are my pros:
1. I love flying and I love planes – I work for the cargo division of a major foreign carrier at major west coast airport and I grab lunch in the terminals and watch the planes almost every day.
2. I love to travel and see new places
3. The prestige of being a pilot and the possible salary in the long run seems attractive.
Here are my cons:
1. I do not like turbulence and most especially air pockets – I cant the stand the feeling of having my stomach go up to my chest. As a casual flyer the possibility of hitting air pockets makes me anxious and edgy.
2. I have heard that pilots are exposed to cosmic radiation in the sky – How much are pilots exposed to? Is the amount exposed to dangerous? And if so, do airlines make an effort to restrict the amount of hours a pilot flies so that they wont be exposed to high levels?
3. My fear of crashing – after seeing so many crashes on television, theres always that fear that what if something goes wrong.
Are these normal fears? Any suggestions for how I can overcome these? With these fears do you think being a pilot is even possible or advisable.
Suggested from current pilots greatly appreciated."
http://www.airliners.net/discussions/general_aviation/read.main/2393462/
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