great visit to bygone days  

it was not just pilots, my aged friend.  most men in nearly all fields of endeaver (well, not "artists" and hair dressers) were of this mold.  from farmers to industrialists, the lifestyle was get it done for tomorrow will soon be here.  emphasis was on work ethic, personal integrity, honesty, responsibilty for ones actions.  all were integral to providing for ones family and offsprings present/future success and security

there are still a few, very few of them around today.  God bless them.  all the others?  i have no clue how they survive