Sentence examples for competent pilots from inspiring English sources

"With competent pilots and with an effective command and control process, the addition of these aircraft could prove very effective depending on the desired objectives for their use," said David A. Deptula, a retired three-star Air Force general who planned the American air campaigns in 2001 in Afghanistan and in the 1991 Persian Gulf war.

There were no accidents, because we had obtained the services of a competent pilot, Ian McKean.

Hill, an A-grade student and Cambridge University graduate, was regarded as a respected and competent pilot, the court heard.

The straightforward answer is that anyone flying an Apache helicopter is a massive asset and he's clearly a very competent pilot.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford told Sky News that William had "earned the respect of all who have worked with him as a highly professional and competent pilot".

"A to Z," 9 30 p.m. ET Thursday, NBC: Ben Feldman and Cristin Milioti are good actors and undeniably adorable together in this competent pilot, so I'm hoping this high-concept comedy will turn out to be one of the new season's few comedy keepers.

Likewise, most passengers simply want a competent, experienced pilot to land them safely on the ground.

The younger Mr. Pirozek had developed a reputation as "a very accomplished and competent helicopter pilot," Mr. Hanson said.

But the commanding general of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing later rejected that finding and called Richards, who had flown only 77.9 hours in the Harrier, "a competent, though inexperienced pilot". The crash was attributed to pilot error.

"The planes may be technically safe, and the pilots are competent.

But errors are inevitable: even a competent and well-trained pilot will, eventually, glance at a lever in the "On" position and think that it is actually "Off".