Victor Bravo. .. .I think that you have completely missed the point. The fact is that what the illustrious Mr Cruze has pointed out is very relevant.. .. .Motor Vehicle travel is infinitely more dangerous and less predictable than flying ever could be, and everyone4 takes the shortcuts when driving.. .. .So lets face it, pilots do take shortcuts, but as the Spinnerman pointed out, they generally have a few tricks up their sleeve before they stick their neck out. Bit like a turtle really.