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StewartB
There are a number of regulars on this site, as well as visitors, who represent a very diverse group of pilots, with respect to why we fly. I thought it would be interesting to hear the different perspectives. I'll start.
I was introduced to being a pilot (opposed to being a passenger) by Gene Zerkel, who is the man behind Magnum Beavers. I was at his hangar drooling over one of the Magnums and he sent me out in a 150hp C150 with an instructor. I was hooked. I started flying with no agenda for what I would do with a plane, but embraced flying with a passion. I used to burn alot of gas just for fun, but life and business have reduced it to transportation and occasionally, therapy (getting away from life and business.) I generally fly every weekend year-round, more during fishing and hunting. One thing that I think is different for me than most of you is that on Friday afternoon, I'm going to the cabin. And Sunday, I'm coming home. The weather has to be pretty bad to not go. I've flown my share of crappy weather, but the flights aren't long, so I can push it a little. Well, that's the SHORT story. Let's hear yours.
SB
I was introduced to being a pilot (opposed to being a passenger) by Gene Zerkel, who is the man behind Magnum Beavers. I was at his hangar drooling over one of the Magnums and he sent me out in a 150hp C150 with an instructor. I was hooked. I started flying with no agenda for what I would do with a plane, but embraced flying with a passion. I used to burn alot of gas just for fun, but life and business have reduced it to transportation and occasionally, therapy (getting away from life and business.) I generally fly every weekend year-round, more during fishing and hunting. One thing that I think is different for me than most of you is that on Friday afternoon, I'm going to the cabin. And Sunday, I'm coming home. The weather has to be pretty bad to not go. I've flown my share of crappy weather, but the flights aren't long, so I can push it a little. Well, that's the SHORT story. Let's hear yours.
SB