What is the Hobbs total time?
What is the Hobbs total time? Hobbs time is a measure of the total time that an aircraft has been in operation. In other words, it is the total number of hours the aircraft's engine has been running. Therefore, Hobbs time is generally measured since the master switch is on. Hobbs time is usually expressed in hours and tenths of an hour.
How long does it take to log 1500 flight hours?
It takes two months to become a pilot and earn your private pilot license. To become an airline pilot, it takes two years to gain the required 1,500 hours flight time.
Do airlines verify logbook hours?
Generally the logbook entries are not checked, however, the consequences of false entries being detected are severe-you will be fired from a piloting joib and likely have your pilot's license suspended or revoked.
What counts as total flight time?
Normally, the time the aircraft takes to move using its own power via the fuel reserves and then the time it spends on the runway all count towards flight time. If an aeroplane is stationary due to a mechanical error and the pilot is still on board, that time spent on the runway is still considered flight time.