Aviation

Trained at Royhle Aviation Academy in the Philippines, where I progressed from initial flight training through commercial, instrument, and multi-engine qualifications.

Aviation is more than a career for me. It's where my curiosity about machines, systems, decision-making, and continuous learning comes together. I'm eager to keep learning, build experience, and keep progressing toward the airline cockpit.

Kunal Shah in the cockpit, in pilot uniform

Flight training & qualifications

SPL

Student Pilot License

PPL

Private Pilot License

CPL

Commercial Pilot License

Instrument Rating

MER

Multi-Engine Rating

Frozen ATPL

Airline Transport Pilot pathway

Aircraft & simulator

Cessna 152
Primary training — normal operations, takeoffs and landings, crosswind work, emergency procedures, and aircraft handling.

Cessna 172
Skill development — landing technique, emergency procedures, handling, and operational decision-making.

Piper PA-34 Seneca — Piper PA-34
Multi-engine training — twin-engine operations and engine-out procedures.

Redbird flight simulator — Redbird Flight Simulator
Simulator training — instrument procedures, cockpit workflows, emergency scenarios, and workload management.

Flight skills

Crosswind landings

Wind correction, approach alignment, and landing technique in crosswind conditions.

Forward slips

Controlled descent and aircraft handling using forward slips.

Side slips

Side-slip technique for crosswind correction and runway alignment on landing.

Stall recovery

Recognizing and recovering from stalls while keeping the aircraft under control.

Engine failure procedures

Simulated engine failures in the C152, C172, and PA-34 — aircraft control, landing-area selection, and emergency drills.

Emergency procedures

Responding to simulated abnormal situations while prioritizing control, awareness, and safe decisions.

Core skills

Safety first

Preparation, procedures, risk awareness, and sound decision-making on every flight.

Crew resource management

Communication, teamwork, coordination, and workload management in the cockpit.

Situational awareness

Tracking the aircraft, weather, traffic, instruments, and the wider operational picture.

Workload management

Handling multiple cockpit tasks while holding priorities, accuracy, and safety.

Communication

Clear exchange with crew, ATC, instructors, and other aviation personnel.

Decision making

Assessing the situation, weighing options, and making structured, safety-focused calls.

Instrument flying

Flying on instruments and procedures when visual references are limited.

Aircraft handling

Precise control through takeoffs, landings, maneuvering, and changing conditions.

Adaptability

Staying calm and effective when weather, workload, or conditions shift.

Discipline & attention to detail

Following procedures accurately while watching the details that matter.

Continuous learning

A standing willingness to learn, take feedback, and build new knowledge.

My goal is not simply to reach the cockpit. It's to keep learning until I become the pilot I aspire to be.

Safety, discipline, continuous learning, and sound decision-making will always be at the foundation of that journey.