On Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:39:23 -0500, Dudley Henriques wrote:

In this case, they're "interested in aviation" in the same way NASCAR
fans are interested in internal combustion -- "Gonna be a cool wreck
today??"

No matter how much reason you apply, the average person (non-pilot,
non-enthusiast) puts up with flying -- they don't like being "up
there."

And, if you think about it, you can't really blame them.

Dan

Well, you might not want to go quite as far as NASCAR. I know a lot of
people who are NASCAR fans. These people might be unique in racing.

Not might be, are unique. Though they are parallel matched with the least
complex form of professional motor racing that has mass appeal.
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