"Maule Driver" wrote in message
m...
I have a theory that says all pilots do something that scares the stuff
out
of themselves at least once, but that we gain some humility and head
adjustments that are essential ingredients to a long flying life.

As someone will surely point out, this theory is deeply flawed and such
experiences are completely unnecessary...

Your theory would only be flawed if it said "all pilots must do
something...". As near as I can tell, it doesn't. And otherwise, it seems
accurate.