There is no such thing as a natural born pilot. Whatever my aptitudes or talents, becoming a proficient pilot was hard work, really a lifetime’s learning experience. For the best pilots, flying is an obsession, the one thing in life they must do continually. The best pilots fly more than the others; that’s why they’re the best. Experience is everything. The eagerness to learn how and why every piece of equipment works is everything. And luck is everything, too.
OK, I thought he was dead. He is 96 and still alive as I am writing this. Being the test pilot that broke the sound barrier in October 1947, along with many other records, he has had an impressive career. Working hard and doing what you can to get ahead is important. Try to keep yourself out of the dead-end jobs, and do what excites you. Above all, keep learning and improving. You will become more valuable that way and enjoy life.
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