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I can address questions about airline pilot employment & entry level airline careers in the United States, women pilots, flight training, pilot certification, U.S. flight scholarships (mostly for women), aviation & airline safety topics, aviation accident investigation and airline operations. ***Please note, I cannot address flight training & career queries from outside the United States, or aero engineering degree programs/careers, aviation management topics. ****
Experience in the area
U.S. Regional Airline Pilot. I have also had 15 years previous experience in airline ground operations, as well as a part 91 commercial skydive pilot and ferry pilot.
Organizations
International Organization of Women Pilots, Women In Aviation International, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Organization, Air Line Pilots Association
Education/Credentials
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Aviation Safety/Accident investigation
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Michael | 01/16/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | A very comprehensive answer,considerably more than ..... |
| Camilo | 09/06/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| paulo | 09/08/10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | |
| valerie | 05/24/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I appreciate the answer but I received ..... |
| Drew | 03/12/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very honest, informative and professional. |
Recent Answers from D. Norkus
2012-01-15 Aircraft crash resistant fuel tanks.:
Michael In certain types of accidents an 'improved' fuel tank may be less likely to contribute to a post crash fire, but the economics and practicality of such a retrofit would surely to be expensive
2011-08-28 Brazilian PPL to U.S. PPL:
Camilo The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration doesn't accept foreign "courses". You must complete all requirements as required for U.S. private pilot certification OR you must submit your foreign
2011-01-12 Flying airport to airport:
Vincent, Getting around in a light aircraft under "visual flight rules/VFR" or clear of any clouds isn't all that hard- even over busy places like Los Angeles or Orlando if you can handle working the
2010-06-09 private pilot/commercial scholarships:
Mike If you are looking to find a scholarship that will fund an entire certificate or rating, there are very, very few out there unless you are a university student. Flight scholarships are generally
2010-06-03 piloting for Nepalese student in U.S.:
Omkar Getting admitted into the U.S. and paying for your flight training (private pilot, instrument rating, commercial pilot, and multi-engine rating) with likely cost about $50,000 USD or approximately
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