The life of an airline pilot isn't just takeoffs and landings. They get on-ground support in the form of Ground Instructors who work closely with them ensuring flight safety and efficiency.

In this episode of Plane and Simple, we talk to Archana Choudhary, who is a Ground Instructor for an India based airline.

In addition to personal experiences & insights from a Ground Instructor's perspective, we cover the following aspects

• Introduction to ground instruction and its importance in aviation.
• Factors influencing takeoff and landing.
• Explanation of key terms and concepts related to flight phases, such as various V speeds and TOGA.
• Differences between Boeing and Airbus philosophies in flight operations.
• How airlines optimize flight paths for cost and time efficiency.
• Considerations for climb and cruise phases, including cost index and optimum altitude.
• The importance of understanding aircraft performance for decision-making.
• Landing procedures and factors affecting landing distance.

Discover the essential link that bridges classroom expertise and in-flight excellence, ensuring that every pilot is fully prepared to tackle the skies.