"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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Gotta be nuts to step foot in an airplane these days. Seems like most of
the airlines are in chapter 11. I don't trust the mechanics any more. It
used to be fun when the equipment was new and many of the pilots were WWII
veterans.


My sentiments, exactly. Pilots aren't pilots anymore. They are referred to
as "cockpit managers". I'd much rather drive. I got a private ticket 11
years ago but gave the hobby up because I found it stressful rather than
enjoyable flying into and out of any airport, controlled or not.

RCE