Being a pilot is cool.

A Life Aloft said:
So while I have never seen my job as "cool", for me it has always been special and something which I can take great pride in, garner respect from, excel in, enjoy and have always wanted to do. There are many jobs that do not make you feel this way, nor afford you many opportunities or growth. But you can change companies in aviation, upgrade to bigger and different plane types, go into instructing and much more. You don't have to experience the burnout or the boredom that may come with other occupations. You can still fly and love the hell out of it, need it and desire it, crappy knees and all, even when you are an old fart like me. :smoke: And how many times do I have to mention, that we own the most remarkable views on the planet.
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Ditto. I remember an old US Navy recruiting commercial where they asked, "How often does somebody make a movie about what YOU do?"
I've lived that sort of life in both serious and ridiculous contexts.. and I contend it's a valid argument. There's something special about getting to do something that you'd dream about even if it didn't get you paid or whatnot. I'd probably still be doing it at least as a hobby even if I wasn't flying for hire.

I was also going to take the time to use a GREAT example of a threat to the pilot profession and rake the person who spawned the statement that made it possible, but Pilot Pushing deserves its own thread. Carry on.

Oh, and JHugz, success in life isn't more time and money for more hookers and booze. It's savoring the making of your living, taking the fruits of your labors, bettering yourself, and finding a hot woman that'll do you for free (cuz she enjoys it, even) and on occasion brings you booze on her dime. THAT'S winning.
 
Firebird2XC said:
Oh, and JHugz, success in life isn't more time and money for more hookers and booze. It's savoring the making of your living, taking the fruits of your labors, bettering yourself, and finding a hot woman that'll do you for free (cuz she enjoys it, even) and on occasion brings you booze on her dime. THAT'S winning.
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In jhugz defense, I believe the term, "taking the fruits of your labors" refers almost explicitly to "hookers and booze." Also, very difficult to locate non-hookers, and or not consume copious quantities of booze in GFK.

:nudge:
 
Firebird2XC said:
Oh, and JHugz, success in life isn't more time and money for more hookers and booze. It's savoring the making of your living, taking the fruits of your labors, bettering yourself, and finding a hot woman that'll do you for free (cuz she enjoys it, even) and on occasion brings you booze on her dime. THAT'S winning.
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No offense holmes, but you're about the last person I'd ever take relationship advice from.
 
You told me we would throw the football around today too, you neglectful sob. You're not my real dad.
 
ppragman said:
In jhugz defense, I believe the term, "taking the fruits of your labors" refers almost explicitly to "hookers and booze." Also, very difficult to locate non-hookers, and or not consume copious quantities of booze in GFK.

:nudge:
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jhugz said:
No offense holmes, but you're about the last person I'd ever take relationship advice from.
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Firebird2XC said:
Oh, and JHugz, success in life isn't more time and money for more hookers and booze. It's savoring the making of your living, taking the fruits of your labors, bettering yourself, and finding a hot woman that'll do you for free (cuz she enjoys it, even) and on occasion brings you booze on her dime. THAT'S winning.
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Speaking of winning, I think Charlie Sheen said it best when asked why he pays for sex, " I don't pay them to have sex with me, I pay them to leave when their done." :)
 
jhugz said:
No offense holmes, but you're about the last person I'd ever take relationship advice from.
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Thanks for the laugh. Since my ladyfriend is on her way over with a tasty snack before we snuggle in for the night, I'll just consider my point proven. Have a good night.
 
Firebird2XC said:
Thanks for the laugh. Since my ladyfriend is on her way over with a tasty snack before we snuggle in for the night, I'll just consider my point proven. Have a good night.
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Don't be so smug. It is unbecoming and takes some of the cool pilot-mystique away.

A better way to prove this point would have been a picture of your ladyfriend, with the words "Suck it Jhugz" written on her torso with chocolate syrup.
 
WacoFan said:
Don't be so smug. It is unbecoming and takes some of the cool pilot-mystique away.
A better way to prove this point would have been a picture of your ladyfriend, with the words "Suck it Jhugz" written on her torso with chocolate syrup.
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That's the funny thing- I don't care if *other* people buy into how cool my job is. I'm totally convinced how cool it is, and kinda don't give a crap if anybody else follows. Seriously- is it supposed to get people laid or something? Not really. It's moxie that gets you laid.

And sorry, no pictures as requested. I'm fresh outta chocolate syrup. It was conjugal visit last night at the prison, so I gave the last of it to JHugz.

Edit: .. am thoroughly enjoying the irony of you telling someone not to be smug. Well played, sir. You're smarter than you look. Cheers.
 
I am in Apsen this weekend. Resting today, hitting the fresh powder tomorrow before flying home. For me this week being a pilot is very cool.
 
Eh, it is what it is. It's a job when all is said and done but its not a bad one at all. At least not from where I sit, which is not exactly representative of the industry in general. For one, I am allowed to have a full beard.
 
Roger Roger said:
Eh, it is what it is. It's a job when all is said and done but its not a bad one at all. At least not from where I sit, which is not exactly representative of the industry in general. For one, I am allowed to have a full beard.
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I'm told that Latin American carriers allow their pilots to have 3mm of stubble.
 
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