It's difficult to definitively say which pilot has the most flying hours. There is no official record kept of flying hours for all pilots worldwide.
However, there are some pilots who are known to have accumulated an extraordinary number of hours in the air.
Here are a few examples:
- Captain Joe Sutter, the Boeing 747's chief engineer, flew over 10,000 hours in his career.
- Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, famous for the "Miracle on the Hudson" landing, has over 20,000 hours of flight time.
- Captain Eric "Winkle" Brown, a British Royal Navy pilot, holds the record for flying the most types of aircraft (over 487). While he's not known for the most flying hours, his experience is truly remarkable.
Ultimately, the number of flying hours a pilot has accumulated depends on their career path, airline, and personal choices.
