so it is not that unusual but i still think you kind of have to have
very big gonads
On the contrary. I'm an old pilot because I've always avoided being a
bold pilot.

and be very very confident and knowledgable

Yes, you have to know what you're doing, and equally important, SOUND
(on the radio) like you know what you're doing, to generate confidence
on the part of the controllers that you can and will do what they
clear you to do, and won't cause a disaster.

vince norris