Herbie, you are correct.

I apologize for generalizing the age issue. It is exactly that, a generalization. I see too many newer pilots content with mediocrity. I was attempting to point out that there is a noticable trend and it is not good and to inform some of the new pilots that "slipped through the cracks" that you aren't fooling anybody and you need to develop some self discipline and be the pilot you know you can be and are obligated to be.

I have flown with some incredible pilots that were very young and much more knowledgable and talented than I was at that age. Unfortunatley they are few and far between these days. Hopefully you are the exception not the rule. My point was that if you are new to the airlines and not very good at this (you know who you are) then improve yourself.

There truly are those special few who are "born" to fly. Others have to work at being good at it every day. I'm not too proud to admit I'm the latter and that there is always room for improvement.

Good Luck All,

Winglet