I go way back in General Aviation. Got a Private at 17. Gave 400 hrs. of dual in J-3's. Had my own Citabria and scared the snot out of myself a few times. Flew the U.S. Mail in PA 31's. Flew bank work. Flew DC-3's. Scared the crap out of myself some more. Was a proud member of the Air Line Pilots Assoc. for 28 years. Fly gliders, as a beginner. Have an airstrip and own 2 planes. But it's not all about aviation. Music and Geezer Rants will happen here too. Religion and politics- oh no. Check out both blogs and zap me a comment. scroll to the bottom of "about me" and find the link to the other blog.