The weather was great last week, but it’s morel season so I was searching in a beautiful woods on Doc Terrell’s property in Highland County, Ohio. One of the few reasons to sacrifice a good flying day is to hunt the magical sponge mushrooms that peek up every year in spring. There are people who claim you have to be something of a witch to find them — yeah, I usually find them.
Unusual Attitudes: The Privilege of Being a Pilot
Key Takeaways:
- The author conducted a highly concerning flight review with a private pilot whose aircraft was poorly maintained and equipped with obsolete avionics, while the pilot himself demonstrated a severe lack of fundamental aviation knowledge and current operational practices.
- Emphasizing that flying is a privilege demanding continuous effort, study, and practice to maintain proficiency, the author refused to endorse the pilot, asserting that those unwilling to put forth the effort have no business flying.
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