All good points, OTD. Unfortunately there are operators to whom the regulations do not apply. These are the ones to avoid. Point taken about the other fools out there but that could happen crossing the road back home.
As for leaving magazines with pictures lying around, well some folks are just thick skinned. Best you abide by the rules at all times and within the constraints of flight safety while avoiding those situations where superior skill is required because superior judgement was lacking. Most contract guys I know are looking for that nice safe airline job because the lifestyle is extremely stressful and tiring. It's a young man's game, no mistake. The young, however, are not always as wily and as catfoot as us old buggers....
