[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f2be60guayj73t":3,"$f27qo82yht9ynw":50},{"success":4,"data":5},true,{"id":6,"slug":7,"coverImage":8,"author":9,"viewsCount":10,"createdAt":11,"title":12,"description":13,"lang":14,"contentHtml":15,"readingTime":16,"toc":17},"eki7t564xxf7lw7amvhuaa3y","average-iq-of-pilots","https:\u002F\u002Fplus.unsplash.com\u002Fpremium_photo-1661504402886-4a4fefe9dc99?q=80&w=687&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D","Dr. Daria Dudnik",1,"2026-07-26T17:01:29.837Z","Average IQ of Pilots: Cognitive Requirements in Aviation","A thorough examination of the average IQ of pilots, what cognitive abilities flying demands, and how aviation selects for specific mental skills.","en","\u003Ch2 id=\"what-is-the-average-iq-of-a-pilot\">What Is the Average IQ of a Pilot?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Piloting an aircraft is one of the most cognitively demanding real-time tasks humans perform. Pilots must process multiple information streams simultaneously, make split-second decisions, and maintain spatial orientation in three dimensions — often under physical stress and fatigue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cdiv class=\"article-stat\">\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"article-stat__number\">110–125\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"article-stat__label\">The average IQ of professional pilots is estimated at 110–125, with military pilots trending higher at 115–130.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This estimate is supported by several converging data sources:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cdiv class=\"article-callout\">\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"article-callout__title\">\n        \u003Cspan class=\"article-callout__icon\">💡\u003C\u002Fspan>\n        Key evidence\n      \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"article-callout__body\">- \u003Cstrong>Military pilot selection\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Air force pilot aptitude tests (e.g., TBAS in the U.S., CBAT in the U.K.) correlate strongly with IQ (r ≈ 0.7). These tests select from the top 5–10% of cognitive ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Gottfredson (1997)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Occupational IQ estimates placed pilots at ~115.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Carretta (2009)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: U.S. Air Force pilot selection data showed average cognitive ability scores corresponding to IQ 115–125.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Martinussen (1996)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Meta-analysis of pilot aptitude tests found general cognitive ability to be the strongest predictor of training success.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"military-vs-commercial-pilots\">Military vs. Commercial Pilots\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Military and commercial pilots go through different selection pipelines, resulting in different IQ distributions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"article-table-wrapper\">\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Pilot Type\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Estimated Average IQ\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Selection Filter\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Fighter pilots (military)\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>120–135\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Most selective: TBAS, flight screening, survival training\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Transport pilots (military)\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>115–125\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Slightly less selective than fighter pipeline\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Commercial airline pilots\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>110–125\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>ATP license, type ratings, airline selection\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Private pilots (general aviation)\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>105–120\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>PPL requires passing FAA knowledge and practical tests\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Helicopter pilots\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>110–125\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Additional spatial reasoning demands (hovering, 3D movement)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cdiv class=\"article-callout\">\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"article-callout__title\">\n        \u003Cspan class=\"article-callout__icon\">💡\u003C\u002Fspan>\n        Why fighter pilots score highest\n      \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"article-callout__body\">Fighter pilots must process information at extreme speeds, maintain situational awareness in 3D combat, and make life-or-death decisions in seconds. The selection pipeline is designed to identify the top 1–2% of cognitive ability candidates — and washout rates exceed 50% even among this pre-selected group.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-cognitive-abilities-does-flying-demand\">What Cognitive Abilities Does Flying Demand?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Piloting is not just about raw intelligence — it requires a specific cognitive profile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"article-table-wrapper\">\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Cognitive Ability\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Why It Matters in Aviation\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>IQ Test Component\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Spatial reasoning\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>3D orientation, understanding attitude, heading, altitude\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Block design, spatial rotation\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Working memory\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Holding flight parameters, ATC instructions, checklists\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Digit span, arithmetic\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Processing speed\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Rapid instrument scanning, quick decision-making\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Symbol search, coding speed\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Divided attention\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Monitoring multiple instruments while communicating\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Not directly measured by IQ tests\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Perceptual speed\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Quickly identifying deviations from expected readings\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Pattern comparison tasks\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Decision-making under stress\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Choosing the right action during emergencies\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Not measured by standard IQ tests\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cdiv class=\"article-quiz-cta\">\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"article-quiz-cta__text\">Test your spatial reasoning and processing speed with a professional IQ test on NeuroLab.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n      \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Ftests\u002Fiq-standard\" class=\"article-quiz-cta__button\">\n        Take the Test Now →\n      \u003C\u002Fa>\n    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"the-pilot-selection-pipeline\">The Pilot Selection Pipeline\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Aviation has one of the most rigorous cognitive selection processes of any profession:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"military-pilot-selection\">Military Pilot Selection\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Aptitude testing\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Tests of verbal, mathematical, spatial, and perceptual ability — essentially a comprehensive IQ test battery.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Flight screening\u003C\u002Fstrong>: 10–15 hours of actual flight training to identify who can apply cognitive ability in the cockpit.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Simulator assessment\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Complex scenario evaluation under time pressure.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Medical and psychological screening\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Stress tolerance, personality assessment.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Overall washout rate\u003C\u002Fstrong>: 50–70% of selected candidates do not complete training.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"commercial-pilot-selection\">Commercial Pilot Selection\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) certificate\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Requires 1,500 flight hours, written exam, and practical test.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Airline-specific assessments\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Cognitive ability tests, simulator evaluations, personality assessments.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Type ratings\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Aircraft-specific training and testing for each aircraft type.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Recurrent training\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Every 6–12 months, pilots must pass simulator checks.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cdiv class=\"article-warning\">\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"article-warning__title\">\n        \u003Cspan class=\"article-warning__icon\">⚠️\u003C\u002Fspan>\n        Why the pipeline is so selective\n      \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"article-warning__body\">Aviation has a unique characteristic: mistakes are often irreversible. A surgeon can revise a procedure; a lawyer can appeal a case; but a pilot who makes a fatal error at 35,000 feet cannot retry. This asymmetry drives the extreme selectivity of pilot training.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"beyond-iq-what-makes-a-great-pilot\">Beyond IQ: What Makes a Great Pilot?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>While cognitive ability is essential, the factors that distinguish elite pilots from average ones go well beyond IQ:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"article-table-wrapper\">\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Factor\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Why It Matters\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Trainable?\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Situational awareness\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Knowing where you are, what's happening, and what's about to happen\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Yes — with experience and training\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Crew resource management (CRM)\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Using the entire team's cognitive capacity effectively\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Yes — trained and assessed\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Stress tolerance\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Maintaining performance under threat\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Partially — temperament-dependent\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Aeronautical decision-making (ADM)\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Choosing the safest action, not the fastest\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Yes — case study training\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Manual flying skill\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Hand-flying the aircraft when automation fails\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Yes — requires regular practice\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Fatigue management\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Recognizing and mitigating cognitive impairment\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Yes — education and regulation\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp><CALLOUT_BLOCK title="The "pilot IQ" paradox">Studies of aviation accidents show that high-IQ pilots are not immune to fatal errors. The most dangerous pilots are often the most confident ones — regardless of IQ. The FAA's introduction of CRM training in the 1980s dramatically reduced accidents by teaching pilots to use teamwork and checklists rather than relying on individual cognitive ability.\u003C\u002FCALLOUT_BLOCK>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"the-cognitive-effects-of-flight\">The Cognitive Effects of Flight\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Flying itself imposes cognitive challenges that can temporarily reduce effective IQ:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Hypoxia\u003C\u002Fstrong>: At cabin altitudes of 6,000–8,000 feet (typical airliner cabin), cognitive performance can decline by 5–10% even in healthy individuals.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Fatigue\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Long-haul pilots crossing multiple time zones experience circadian disruption that can reduce cognitive performance equivalent to 10–15 IQ points.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>G-forces (military)\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Fighter pilots experiencing sustained G-forces face reduced cerebral blood flow, impairing cognitive performance.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Automation dependency\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Over-reliance on autopilot can degrade manual flying skills and situational awareness — a factor in several high-profile accidents.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cdiv class=\"article-callout\">\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"article-callout__title\">\n        \u003Cspan class=\"article-callout__icon\">💡\u003C\u002Fspan>\n        Practical takeaway\n      \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"article-callout__body\">If you want to assess your own cognitive ability, do it under normal conditions — not after a long flight, a poor night's sleep, or at altitude. Context matters as much as raw capacity.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"famous-pilots-and-their-estimated-iq\">Famous Pilots and Their Estimated IQ\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"article-table-wrapper\">\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Person\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Known For\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Estimated IQ\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Basis\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Chuck Yeager\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>First pilot to break the sound barrier\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>130–140\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Fighter ace, test pilot, complex flight testing\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Neil Armstrong\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>First person on the Moon\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>135–145\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Naval aviator, test pilot, engineering degree\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Sully Sullenberger\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Hudson River landing (US Airways 1549)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>125–135\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Multiple degrees, exemplary decision-making under crisis\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Amelia Earhart\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Aviation pioneer\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>120–130\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Navigation, long-distance flying achievements\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Erich Hartmann\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Highest-scoring fighter ace (352 kills)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>120–130\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Extreme situational awareness and tactical skill\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cdiv class=\"article-callout\">\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"article-callout__title\">\n        \u003Cspan class=\"article-callout__icon\">💡\u003C\u002Fspan>\n        Note\n      \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"article-callout__body\">These are informed estimates based on achievements and selection pathways. Military test pilots in particular are among the most cognitively selected professionals in the world.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"pilots-vs-other-high-iq-professions\">Pilots vs. Other High-IQ Professions\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"article-table-wrapper\">\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Profession\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Estimated Average IQ\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Unique Cognitive Demand\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Military pilots\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>115–130\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Real-time 3D decision-making under stress\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Commercial pilots\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>110–125\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Systems monitoring, CRM, procedural discipline\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Physicians\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>120–130\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Diagnostic reasoning, knowledge integration\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Engineers\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>110–120\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Spatial reasoning, mathematical modeling\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Air traffic controllers\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>110–125\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Working memory, divided attention, stress tolerance\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>General population\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>100\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>—\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cdiv class=\"article-callout\">\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"article-callout__title\">\n        \u003Cspan class=\"article-callout__icon\">💡\u003C\u002Fspan>\n        Bottom line\n      \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"article-callout__body\">Pilots are significantly smarter than average — but aviation selects more for specific cognitive abilities (spatial reasoning, processing speed, divided attention) than for general intelligence. The best pilots are not the smartest people — they're the ones who combine solid cognitive ability with discipline, situational awareness, and the humility to use checklists and crew input rather than relying on their own brilliance.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n    \u003Cdiv class=\"article-quiz-cta\">\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"article-quiz-cta__text\">Take a professional IQ test on NeuroLab and assess your spatial reasoning and processing speed.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n      \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Ftests\u002Fiq-standard\" class=\"article-quiz-cta__button\">\n        Take the Test Now →\n      \u003C\u002Fa>\n    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",6,[18,22,25,28,31,35,38,41,44,47],{"id":19,"text":20,"level":21},"what-is-the-average-iq-of-a-pilot","What Is the Average IQ of a Pilot?",2,{"id":23,"text":24,"level":21},"military-vs-commercial-pilots","Military vs. Commercial 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