Originally Posted by
727C47
That's a generalization, it's toolish to denigrate an entire profession, all I've ever wanted to do is fly but that doesn't make me and arbiter of everybody's hopes and dreams.
Indeed. After every checkride back in training the DPE would want to ask me all sorts of questions about medicine. I'm happy to oblige as long as I don't have to be anywhere (and got the cert
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There are a lot of flying doctors still. At least a dozen in one of the hospitals where I work, that I know about. Flying is a great gift and should be encouraged by pros, pro-ams, and amateurs alike. Remember, you (and to a smaller extent even me for GA) represent the profession / pilots and the public perception etc.