Careers · Space, Aviation & Nature
Pilot
Flying safely means reading the weather, watching your speed, and knowing exactly where you are. School science, maths, and maps are the tools you use every flight.
The 25 headline skills a pilot is built on. Tap a + node to open the 23 building blocks underneath, or tap any star to see how it connects.
What it leans on most
Drawing Force DiagramsForce diagrams show what lifts a heavy plane off the ground.ScienceSpeed & Distance-Time GraphsSpeed and distance tell you when you will land.ScienceTypes of WeatherKnowing weather types helps you avoid a rough or unsafe sky.ScienceLatitude, Longitude and Time ZonesLong flights cross lines of longitude and change time zones.GeographyChoosing measurement unitsYou pick the right units for height, fuel, and speed.MathematicsListening and respondingYou listen to instructions and read them back exactly so nothing is missed.English
The subjects behind it
Forces & MotionScience
The forces on the wings are what keep the plane in the air.
Weather & ClimateScience
Storms and wind change how and where you can fly.
Maps & GlobesGeography
You plan a route across cities, seas, and time zones.
MeasurementMathematics
You track height, distance, and fuel the whole way.
Speaking & ListeningEnglish
You listen to the control tower and speak clearly on the radio.