Introduction to Pilot Podcast

➤ Congratulations on CPL
➤ Shortfalls for issuance of DGCA CPL
➤ Is it good to work as a Pilot in Canada?
➤ Cooking during Pilot Training
➤ Unfortunate Air Crash
➤ What is a Graveyard Spin Illusion?
➤ The unfortunate incident
➤ Flight illusions
➤ IFR Flight Training
➤ Nepal Air Crash
➤ Safest mode of transport
➤ The Tribute

Key Points

  • CPL Milestone

    Congrats on Indian/FAA/Canadian CPL conversions; post-CPL = type rating next.

  • DGCA Shortfalls

    RTR recency lapses need 15-25h extra flying; clear exams pre-training.​

  • Canada Pilot Reality

    Low pay, harsh winters vs India growth; cooking essential (US survival skill).

  • Graveyard Spiral

    VFR→IMC disorientation (inner ear false turn sensation); Nepal crash: no IFR, visual illusions fatal.

  • Nepal Crash Analysis

    Pilots lost control in clouds (graveyard spin); tribute highlights instrument trust.

  • IFR Training Fix

    Hood work prevents illusions; aviation = safest transport despite rare crashes.

Summary

CPL celebrations lead to DGCA hurdles, Canada realities, cooking tips; core: graveyard spiral illusion analysis via Nepal crash—VFR pilots enter IMC, spatial disorientation spirals to doom.

Conclusion

Flight illusions (esp. graveyard spiral) kill without IFR discipline; trust instruments over senses—safest transport demands training over instincts.


FAQ

  • What is graveyard spiral illusion?

    Inner ear senses false constant turn in IMC; pilots level wings but tighten spiral (accelerating descent).

  • Nepal crash cause?

    VFR pilots entered clouds; spatial disorientation → graveyard spiral → loss of control.

  • DGCA CPL issuance shortfalls?

    RTR recency lapses require 15-25h extra flying within 6mo of last solo.

  • Canada pilot career viable?

    Low pay, extreme weather vs India boom; requires resilience.

  • Cooking during training necessary?

    US survival skill (no food included); builds independence alongside flying.

  • IFR training prevents illusions how?

    Hood forces instrument reliance, overriding sensory false inputs.