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A Day in the Life of a Pilot

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Pre-Flight Routine A pilot’s day begins long before take-off. Depending on the flight schedule, they might start in the early hours of the morning or late at night. Passengers might notice the plane moving slowly on the tarmac. After shutdown, a pilot completes paperwork, logs flight data and sometimes, debriefs the crew.