Originally Posted by jimf

Bob Jenkins is saying exactly what I mean. There is nothing that says a hobby, something you enjoy doing in your free time, can't also be your career that you are a professional at. If you make money at something that could also be considered your hobby... bonus!!!!

When I say "mere professional pilots", I mean those that don't have a true love for the career and job. They are there for a paycheck. They may have started the profession for many different reasons, but actually loving the career was not one of them. Just because I say mere professional pilot doesn't mean I'm talking about everyone who is a professional pilot. Some may or may not fit the description. It is not a blanket title. But I have seen many who have no idea why they are doing what they are doing and why they have made the choice to make this a career. Those are the "mere professional pilots" I speak of.