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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

Airline captain with 15 years past experience in airline ground operations. I have previously flown as a commercial skydive pilot & ferry pilot and majored in Aviation Science

Organizations

International Organization of Women Pilots- The Ninety-Nines, charter member of Women In Aviation International, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Air Line Pilots Association.

Education/Credentials

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Aviation Safety/Accident investigation

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Drew03/12/10101010Very 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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