Judah writes:

Actually, there are avenues available that allow even people who have failed
a medical to pilot an aircraft. Ultralights, for example.

An ultralight is not an aircraft in my book. A simulator is closer to the
real thing.

No, it's a forum of individuals, most with similar interests, and many of
whom visit on a regular basis. In some cases, members know each other outside
the forum and even meet up at events.

That's their problem, not mine. This is a worldwide newsgroup; the vast
majority of participants will never meet each other anywhere except here.

If you want social activity, there's always the Elks Club, which I suspect
would appeal to many pilots.

To deny the social aspect of this forum is quite naive.

The social aspect of this forum is an illusion held by a very small minority
of its participants. Some people don't understand USENET.

Certainly some of the abuse that you have observed is engendered by your
conitnued stabs at the pride pilots take in our unique achievement -
demonstrating the knowledge and ability required to pilot an aircraft safely
enough to receive certification from a government authority.

I've made no stabs, and even if I had, there is nothing that justifies abuse.

People who abuse others have problems, as do people who experience pride.

Getting a license is more a matter of jumping through hoops than demonstrating
any ability or knowledge.

You demonstrate significant pride in your achievement of learning to pilot a
simulated aircraft, and of your knowledge about aviation.

Do I? Where?

Do you expect others on the forum to respect your pride when you minimize ours?

I don't care what others respect. I don't have any pride, so that's not a
problem.

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