My hat’s off to you sir. Had breakfast yesterday, turning 70 this week, flying for a 135 operator. Enjoys the heck out of it too.

I flew 121 for close to 40 years too. Over 20 years as a line trainer and check airman. 4 leg days was the norm too. Walked onto the jet… placed my bag in the overhead. Grabbed a cop of coffee, passing the galley, on the way to the cockpit, took my seat. Did the usual preps and checklists. Then the thump as the main entry was closed… pressed the Master Caution to verify Doors closed and off we went.

No bag slinging, catering issues, fueling issues, flight plans… fairly benign for the most part. Most labor intensive, before real computer paperwork, was accomplishing a manual W&B using average weight units which was not so bad. Yeah… some typical issues arose… Mx. hotels, catering, Pax/Fas, yada yada.

I would enjoy to continue on, as I enjoyed the training and checking duties. But could not do with under a 135 program. Too many hats to wear.