Grandpa, as a physician you know the state of managed care and how it has destroyed a noble profession. It is, and was never was my intention to create the rebukes I am getting on this forum. I am just interested in a new challenge and thought becoming a major airline captain would do the trick. I spent some time on the phone today with a retired TWA captain who explained to me why I should expect the hostilities being thrown my way. I intend to listen and learn more and sincerely apologize for the perceived arrogance, although I see it as simply confidence and a go-for-it attitude. I fly about 250 to 300 hours a year in the Citation and have my ATP with about 2100 hours so I am no rookie to flying despite some comments to the contrary. I have been blessed in many ways and look forward to smoother dialogue in the future. By the way, your diagnosis was a bit off but got a good laugh from me and a few friends. Are you still practicing? A pilot?