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Flying IV. The Interview opus 113

3 June 2023 1500 Hours Flying, Massachusetts, Youth
As my interest for flight was increasing ever-more,
And I had reached the Junior High level,
I was assigned, along with all my classmates,
For each of us to interview a person in a desired, future profession.
Of course I chose to speak with a pilot.
Somehow, because of all the 'Million Miles' my father had accrued,
He managed an interview for me with an American Airlines pilot;
With all my written questions ready--
And planned space to pen my expected answers.

I remember the sunny afternoon, driving together with my Dad,
Back to the airport, but now to a large office complex
Below the observation walkway where I had watched planes so often in the past.

The interview went well, yielding in depth information,
And I left feeling a greater longing to somehow fly a plane.