How I became a pilot William T. ... As a flight instructor, he accumulated enough hours to get a job as a commuter pilot and eventually an airline pilot. However, airline flying and general aviation are not the same thing, and being an airline pilot doesn't mean you can fly a small plane as an instructor. ... After I had almost 90 flight hours I was ready to take my private pilot practical test, which means I was ready to take the test I needed to be a private pilot. ... After I earned my private pilot's license I flew as much as I could. ...

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As the year went on, the design and mechanics of the plane greatly advanced, cockpits were built for the pilot and suggestions were made to make the plane a weapon. ... Pilots would carry grenades and the first bombs with them and simply throw them out of the plane as they fly above the enemy lines. Cameras would also be given to pilots so they could take pictures of enemy positions, creating the first reconnaissance plane. ... As the years past the commercial industry grew heavily and the largest operator of all international airlines in operation at this time was Pan American Airways. ... ...

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