The introduction of laypeople people to flight is something I do a lot of in my glider towing and skydive-driving hobbies. Watching people return from the drop zone after a first dive or get out of the glider as they return from one of these flights is truly gratifying. It serves as a reminder to me of what I got into aviation for.

Last night some skydivers wanted to do a night hop so I dropped them out at 10,000 feet over the airport. All they could see were the runway lights down there, but the divers all managed to land in the drop zone as though it were a normal daylight hop. Everyone had a great time. I think it is important to see new people getting their introduction to flight because it makes the routine work of being a pilot worth all the attention to detail and safety.