On Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 12:42:21 PM UTC-4, Dave Smith wrote:
> I am excited because I finally get to make use of my birthday present
> after 7 months. My wife and son had arranged a wonderful surprise for
> me, a familiarization flight. It would count as a first lesson if I
> choose to follow up and get my pilot's license. Back when I got the
> certificate the flights were all booked up, and my friend, who is a
> retired airline pilot, thought I should wait until spring when the
> weather is nicer. Then we were in lock down. Well, we came out of lock
> down yesterday and I was able to book a flight today. It will be
> tomorrow at 2 pm.

That's strange. I thought all flying today was done by a computer or remote. The pilots and co-pilots are just security guards, etc...