A classic story.
Was at an air show at Wright Patterson in Dayton and the SR 71 was scheduled to make an appearance. They announced “ the SR71 is taking off from Beale and their ETA is 45 minutes....”
True or not, I enjoyed the story.
At 68 years on this planet I do occasionally ask myself about regrets over things I might have done, but didn’t. I admire all pilots, have great envy and hold them all in very high regard.
In 1970 I started with flying lessons in Seattle, but I ran out of money and good weather and my then career began to shoot upward, so I didn’t have time anymore.
I have had a blessed life, all considered, but I will always wish I had gone the aviation route. I married a pilots daughter over 45 years ago....that will have to do. ;>)
You pilots are so very fortunate......God bless you all.