Rat 5,
You beat me to it. D246 is replying to his own posts
Liked the bit about not being comparable to the professions. I know a number of people over the years whom have come from the professions to pursue an ATPL qualification and had to work has hard as the rest of us to acheve the desired results. In fact, one doctor told me it was the most inhumane exam process he had ever experienced.
I think pilots have earned their place in history. The public love their pilots! Love their Lawyers... I think not