[Danimal16]

I'm instrument rated and don't fly anymore for the reasons cited above by the pros. I admit it, there is a "Knack" that the best have. I enjoyed it but what about the safety of the passengers?

The guys that get it are not just pushing around a multi-million dollar machine. They are the Captains and responsible for the safety of the crew and passengers. That is about as high end responsible as you can get. So keep those that are the best, and if that means pay, so be it.

I wonder if you look at the decision making process regarding passenger airlines, just who sits where at the table. Does the Lawyer sit there? What about the bean counters? Where is the chief pilot and where is the flight safety guy, not to mention the O&M guy? Anybody do that kind of stuff that would expose them to the board room layout?