I think that bit might have been a subtle clue that he was extracting the urine...
for sure, but the problem is wannabes are already in a state of confirmation bias and latch on to even sarcasm as proof that its all a worthwhile investment.
you have to bear in mind that a lot of the noobs have not been exposed to the industry in the way that many others have and the predominant exposure is the FTO's sales pitch of the impending
pilot shortage.
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besides i was suffering SOH failure)