Not a Pilot, justawrench. Thirty plus years, seen a great part of this world as a result. US Army Recruiter had me hook, line and sinker at 17 y.o. ("Son, how would you like to be an Attack Helicopter Repairer - oooohh!!). Cobras for eight years, then on to Civvie side, many makes and models, and more travel. Europe, Asia, Africa, this Yank still loves to travel. But only if it is 'Even Time'. Great satisfaction seeing the beast start, hover, wiggle a bit, and take off to do it's job (Pax, Pony and Cargo). Return is always the best feeling. Give it a bath, inspect the same bits every day, make sure all is good for next flight. If a Pilot ever asked me to go with, what would/should he do if I said no. Don't worry, never happens I decline a ride...
Here's to keeping the oily side down for years to come.