Well said
Gipsy Queen! I'm not a CPL holder nor do I have the wonderful Miles Gemini in my log, but I very much share your sentiments. Being in ATC I spent most of my passenger flying life in the FD of airliners and learned a great deal from my experiences. My boys knew their aviation stuff and generally impressed crews so much that one or the other (or both in some types such as the L-1011 Tristar we often flew on) were allowed to stay for the landing. They were the Golden Days of aviation and I'm so happy that my boys and I were able to enjoy them.
I'm glad I'm not any younger and particularly glad that I do not have to work in the present aviation culture.
The same goes for me!