Gentlemen, I was just seeking answers.. no attitude intended, I apologize ....Please excuse me if some of the frustration has leaked out a little bit.
Bustie, the amazing part is that I know Exactly what you're talking about and I have experienced it first hand(the washing of airplanes, fly to an airfield you've never heard of before, fueling your own aircraft) .. thats why I highly appreciate the fact that we have it easy here, when it comes to flying.. my own instructor had 1500+ hours and he couldn't get on with Air Georgian flying their Caravans. But the nice thing is that you can experience what you call "real aviation" in Canada and I'm pleased to have taken part in that.
Cheers