Biggles books, Dan Dare and air shows. It's a passion nurtured early, rather than a suggestion from the 6th form career advisor.
I'm home every night, I get a double weekend after each block of work, the views are stunning and the satisfaction of putting it down safely in a bowling crosswind, or threading a line of storms keeps you going.
Of course we moan, what profession doesn't? Most of us just love flying though, it's that simple.