Becoming an airline pilot is a dream many share and aspire. An ambition filled with wander lust, sense of accomplishment, good life and thrill. However, the journey to cockpit is very challenging as the first hurdle is financial. Then comes knowledge and its application which is seldom taught. Most students get lost in its glamour as they are ill-prepared for challenges like – sharing the burden of responsibility of a safe flight which comes with meticulous preparation and studies, frequent professional exams, medical tests and self discipline. And this unfortunately is story of a professional pilot.