I wanted to be a pilot from the age of 4 (30 years ago), but got glasses and then height. My notion though, was that you
controlled this big thing; you hand flew it and could be as free as a bird soaring in the sky.
Now I know a bit more about it, I worry about the increased monitoring role. Not only from a safety point of view, but the job satisfaction perspective.
I would still love to have had the chance, but know that my view is still coloured by my youthful ideas of freedom, excitement, aerobatics and those little gold wings.
At least that's the view from my office...
