Originally Posted by Cubdriver

SkyHigh voluntarily takes the honors of reporting the downside of aviation, and along with some creative license he generally writes with credibility and friendliness of spirit. He performs a valuable function by providing counterpoint to the often unbalanced imageries found in many descriptions of this industry. He appears to care for the subject or he wouldn't return year after year to this forum. There's an element of goodwill in his thoughts and anyone getting into airline flying needs to hear them. Perhaps not all aviation careers progress smoothly to a happy conclusion despite all amounts of moxy, determination, and love.

Sky: next time my company sends me to Seattle I will attend that barbeque you propose. Blast and I will bring the beer.