Pilot (Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition)
Definition
Pilot is a specialization skill covering the operation of aircraft, boats, and other specialized vehicles beyond standard automobiles. Each specialty—such as Pilot (Aircraft), Pilot (Boat), or Pilot (Submarine)—represents proficiency with a specific vehicle type. In Call of Cthulhu's 1920s setting, aviation is in its adventurous infancy and sea travel is the primary means of intercontinental transport. Pilot (Boat) is common among coastal and riverside communities, while Pilot (Aircraft) is rare and glamorous—barnstormers and mail pilots are the heroes of the age. These skills become essential when investigations take you across oceans, along rivers, to remote islands, or into aerial pursuits.
How it works
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Frequently asked questions
Which Pilot specialty is most useful?
Pilot (Boat) comes up most often since 1920s travel frequently involves water. Pilot (Aircraft) is rarer but dramatic when it matters. Choose based on your campaign's likely travel needs.
Can I fly a plane with no Pilot skill?
At 1% base, it's technically possible but extremely dangerous. Even taking off and landing safely in good conditions would be an Extreme difficulty roll. In any stress, untrained pilots almost certainly crash.