"Scott Draper" wrote in message
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I was instrument-rated and had 300 hours before I took my first
passenger.

I wanted to make very sure that I could handle whatever Mother Nature
(within reason) handed me before I flew with someone else.

The fact that you passed a checkride says pretty much nothing about
your safety or competence.

Sorry Scott,

But having your IA and 300+ hours says nothing about yours either.

As other have pointed out, there are low-time pilots who fly as
professionally as ATPs and there are high-time pilots who are lucky to still
be alive.

IMO, it boils down to personal limits and not letting your ego write checks
your experience can't cash.

Jay Beckman
PP-ASEL
Chandler, AZ