Unscientific survey - why are you a pilot?

To much money, spare time and a nearby aerodrome

Not enough money, not enough time, love for airplanes so am still dreaming
at 68

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To much money, spare time and a nearby aerodrome

Do you have a "family history" of aviation/piloting? No
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? somewhat
(subpart) Do you find that you get bored easily? No
Do you have a "thirst for knowledge" (e.g. would you rather be in
school than working)? No, though work is a learning experience for me and I intentionally went back to work after retiring.
(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. Yes
(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" no
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? intro
If given the choice, would you rather read fiction or an aviation
oriented book? yes
(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)? yes

Or am I missing something soooo obvious that I'll die of embarassment
when it's pointed out to me? Or even worse, is there no measurable
psychological correlation to flying and I'm just out to lunch
(wouldn't be the first time g)

Note:
I was thinking about including education history (e.g. are pilots more
likely to be college graduates) but that introduces 2 biases (age and
income) into it. However maybe a question along the lines of "while
in school did you consider yourself to be a good student" would be
better. mediocre student until I got to grad school, then excellent

I've asked myself why I spend all this money and time (and sometimes,
anxiety). My wife would tell you that flying restores my soul in some
way. There is some utility value to go places, but that isn't the
primary driver.

There's something magical about being suspended between heaven and
earth that can't be duplicated in any other way. Sometimes commercial
flight is good too, but less and less often anymore.

In article . com,
Paul kgyy wrote:

There's something magical about being suspended between heaven and
earth that can't be duplicated in any other way.

SHACK!!

--
Bob Noel
(goodness, please trim replies!!!)

Bob Noel wrote:
There's something magical about being suspended between heaven and
earth that can't be duplicated in any other way.

SHACK!!

Yeah...I see it too.
http://www.animalu.com/pics/shack.jpg

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They say a picture is worth a thousand words. It's probably worth a
few answers as well:

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/69390684

Jay Beckman
PP-ASEL
Chandler, AZ
www.pbase.com/flyingphotog

On Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:16:34 -0700, Jay Beckman
wrote:

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. It's probably worth a
few answers as well:

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/69390684

Jay Beckman
PP-ASEL
Chandler, AZ
www.pbase.com/flyingphotog


Those photos just about sum it up.

Outstanding photography!
Your sense of composition is exceptional. But so is your mastery of
exposure in so many varied light conditions.
Nice work.

PP-ASEL
Jacksonville, FL

KAE wrote:
On Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:16:34 -0700, Jay Beckman
wrote:

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. It's probably worth a
few answers as well:

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/69390684

Jay Beckman
PP-ASEL
Chandler, AZ
www.pbase.com/flyingphotog


Those photos just about sum it up.

Outstanding photography!
Your sense of composition is exceptional. But so is your mastery of
exposure in so many varied light conditions.
Nice work.

PP-ASEL
Jacksonville, FL


Just can't resist this one!!!!

Landing a bit long there Jay?????? :-)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Dudley Henriques

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Dudley Henriques

On Aug 16, 8:36 am, Dudley Henriques wrote:
KAE wrote:
On Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:16:34 -0700, Jay Beckman
wrote:

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. It's probably worth a
few answers as well:

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/69390684

Jay Beckman
PP-ASEL
Chandler, AZ
www.pbase.com/flyingphotog

Those photos just about sum it up.

Outstanding photography!
Your sense of composition is exceptional. But so is your mastery of
exposure in so many varied light conditions.
Nice work.

PP-ASEL
Jacksonville, FL

Just can't resist this one!!!!

Landing a bit long there Jay?????? :-)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Dudley Henriques

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Now Dudley, let's think about this for one second:

I'm standing under the approach, making the photo so I'm in the left
seat....HOW!!?? :O) BG

Actually, this Zodiac is landing on RWY 17 but it lives down at the
RWY 35 end of the airport. I don't think it's a good idea but I've
noticed that this particular plane will land long sometimes and then
roll out to the last turn off at the far end.

Jay B

Jay Beckman wrote:
On Aug 16, 8:36 am, Dudley Henriques wrote:
KAE wrote:
On Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:16:34 -0700, Jay Beckman
wrote:
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. It's probably worth a
few answers as well:
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/69390684
Jay Beckman
PP-ASEL
Chandler, AZ
www.pbase.com/flyingphotog
Those photos just about sum it up.
Outstanding photography!
Your sense of composition is exceptional. But so is your mastery of
exposure in so many varied light conditions.
Nice work.
PP-ASEL
Jacksonville, FL
Just can't resist this one!!!!

Landing a bit long there Jay?????? :-)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Dudley Henriques

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Dudley Henriques- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Now Dudley, let's think about this for one second:

I'm standing under the approach, making the photo so I'm in the left
seat....HOW!!?? :O) BG

Actually, this Zodiac is landing on RWY 17 but it lives down at the
RWY 35 end of the airport. I don't think it's a good idea but I've
noticed that this particular plane will land long sometimes and then
roll out to the last turn off at the far end.

Jay B

Actually I was only kidding. You mean this thing IS landing??? I thought
it was taking off from the angle of the shot :-))

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Dudley Henriques