Pilot surviving a career in aviation

how does someone become an airline captain? how long does it take? how much training does it take? the journey to become an airline captain is not easy and not without risk - both physically and financially. it takes many years to qualify for the coveted 'left seat' of a commercial airliner. pilot shows one pilot's path to a successful career, despite the difficulties and pitfalls along the way. pilot examines in detail: various aircraft and their different handling qualities aviation terms and their definitions the australian pilots' dispute in 1989 simulator instructing long-haul flying around the world. pilot is not only the story of an individual pilot but a history of australian aviation over the last 55 years.