HSLD,
Thanks for your post. I was so dejected by the thought that this might be the prevailing attitude among some of the pilots breaking into the aviation world. I'd like to believe that as a group, our job requires more integrity than the average Joe. Our safety system requires honesty and for the most part allows special dispensation (NASA Forms, ASAP program) for the honest pilot and severe retribution for the dishonest. The very few dirt bags I've seen in the aviation business didn't last long. It's a small world and your reputation travels a long way. Respectfully, Tomcat