Physics Application of an Airline Pilot

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The discussion highlights that while airline pilots do not apply physics directly in their daily tasks, a foundational understanding of physics is essential for comprehending aircraft performance and flight dynamics. It emphasizes that pilots, much like drivers, can operate their vehicles without in-depth knowledge of the underlying mechanics. However, a broader knowledge base, including chemistry, fluid dynamics, and navigation mathematics, is beneficial in aviation. The conversation also notes that aspiring pilots often start with low-paying jobs before achieving higher salaries. Overall, a diverse skill set is crucial for success in the aviation industry.
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Hey, if anyone is well-versed or experienced in the field of aviation, what is the application of physics to the day to day job of an airline pilot? Specifically a pilot for commercial flight. Not exactly career-advise but it didn't fit the other categories either.
Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Someone could be an airline pilot without having any kind of knowledge of physics. Similarly, one does not need to know anything at all about the internal combustion engine to drive a car. If you're asking what kind of physics airline pilots have to do on a daily basis...then none.

If you're asking about how physics is relevant to flying...then that's a very different question.
 
Physics helps to understand aircraft performance. But so does chemistry, fluid dynamics, navigation mathematics, weather, metallurgy, admiralty law, and so on...

Aviation is the domain of generalists. One other thing: To earn those lovely airline pilot salaries, you need to pay your dues working at jobs that are barely above the poverty line for a long time...
 

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