The
intense concentration and focus, the ability to multi-task and stay
ahead of
things, the self-discipline required . . .

I get 40 hours a week of all that at work in the tower.

Maybe that's it, Newps.

We both spend our time in high stress (though for totally different
reasons!) environments, and IFR flying is simply too much like work to be
fun.

I spend a zillion hours agonizing over every aspect of the inn, working
contacts, paying bills, assessing opportunities -- the LAST thing I want to
do is subject myself to more "intense concentration" and "self-discipline"
in my off hours.

For me, flying is a true release into the realm of absolute freedom, a place
where I can completely lose myself in the glories of flight. I am 100% in
the moment, feeling the wind, the engine, the controls, wheeling and soaring
as I wish. When I'm flying, all stress simply evaporates. Getting
somewhere is almost a by-product.

Working under the hood, tracking a VOR, reading an approach plate -- those
are all things that have there place, but perhaps not in my life.

At least not now.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"