Unscientific survey - why are you a pilot?

"Doug Semler" wrote:

Do you have a "family history" of aviation/piloting?

Yes. My grandad was in the RFC in WW I, my dad was in the AAF in WW II and
the USAF later.

Are you an adventure seeker (anything from "true" adrenaline junkee to
"every day is different and brings a new challenge")

No.

Are you constantly seeking new challenges?

Yes.

(subpart) Do you find that you get bored easily?

Yes.

Do you have a "thirst for knowledge" (e.g. would you rather be in
school than working)?

Yes.

(subpart) Do you find yourself constantly seeking out new things
about flying regularly or do you only look it up when you run across
something you don't know.

The former.

(subpart - for instructors) Do you enjoy it when your student "gets
it" or has that "aha! moment?"
Are you a "control freak" (type-a)?

No.

Do you have hints of "delusions of grandeur?" or is it more like "I'm
on top of the world when I fly"

The latter.

Are you an introvert or an extrovert?

Introvert.

If given the choice, would you rather read fiction or an aviation
oriented book?

Fiction.

(For those that use the radio) Do you find that you have always had
good communication skills?

Yes.

Are you left brained or right brained (logic-and-math or Artsy
fartsy)?


Both.

.... is there no measurable
psychological correlation to flying..?

There probably is, but I can't give you a pat answer to the question of of why
I love airplanes and flying. I've been that way since I was 4 years old.

--
Dan
T-182T at BFM