I got a server busy message so if this results in a double post, forgive me
You make a good point re those on the ground and families etc. however ultimately, we all take some risks when ever we do anything and I guess the trick is do what ever you can to minimise those risks. To be honest, I worry about familiy etc. when ever I taxi out both day & night - if I didn't I would turn around, get out and go to the pub as it would mean I was not taking the risks as seriously as I should.
I agree about the flying at night though, great views and often calm.
I know what I would like to be thinking at 300 feet - I just hope that I would !!