The paradox seems to me that people so obsessed about flying should not
be doing it professionally.

I tend to agree, but why do you say that?
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why do you agree?

I say it because spending $122k with no guarantee of a job seems a risky
thing to be doing and I thought managing / minimising risk was a key
attribute of a pilot. The whole just seems at odds to me.

I agree, but I'm coming from a different philosophical standpoint that says
one so enamored with flying shouldn't ruin it by turning it into a rote
exercise.
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Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"