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Originally Posted by mikecweb I love being asked "so when are you going to become a commercial pilot?" |
I need your Zen. At some party this weekend some of my girlfriend's librarian co-workers cornered me (another great thing about being a PILOT is hearing "oh, you're the pilot!?" when you first meet someone) and started asking me about my job.
"Cargo!? What like UPS?'
"No, it's a small company. We fly mostly cancelled checks."
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"No, I'm serious. Cancelled checks."
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"I guess the interest on them makes them worth flying rather than driving."
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"Yeah, it has props"
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"Yes, it's amazingly dangerous. I kiss the ground every time I land. Never let your loved ones near anything with props. Those things will kill you just for looking at them. Hey, I'm gonna go grab a beer to help deal with the fact that my death is imminent, just like your Uncle Elmer."