I think I took a bit hard on those who rejected to ride with me. Because I love flying so much, it is only natural that I intend to share it with friends. But most of my friends happen to fear flying and it came out of my disappointment. I did fly with this meteorologist once and he absolutely loved it and was very relaxed. He was even inspired to start taking lessons one day! If only I could have more passengers like that. Hmm...Flight instructing might just do that!

In the end I do agree with you gents that people fear what they don't know. I was myself very concerned during the first few hours of my training. Loud engine, and exposure to foreign world, and of course turbulence can make one very uncomfortable...