"EridanMan" wrote

This was originally intended as a reply to MX's callous assumption
that ATP's look down on Private Pilots... But on further reflection, I
would actually like to break it out as a separate topic.

Good choice. I encourage anyone and everyone to do exactly this, if there
is a thought you would like to follow up, without pollution from other
influences. I (and numerous others) would have missed this well written
post, if you had not started a new thread, since I block anything "he"
touches.

This is not to say that all is roses, or that the aviation world is
perfect... Not everyone is friendly, not everyone are friends...
However, within aviation, it has been my experience that warmth and
friendship is the rule, not the exception. What an odd concept in our
cold, crowded, modern existence.

And I feel privileged and honored to be a part of it.

Aviation certainly gives a unique capacity that not many other hobbies, or
interests can match.

There are many other close knit groups that have similar closeness and
sharing, besides aviation though. It is the strong commitment and common
interests that ties groups together.
--
Jim in NC