Another member of the fraternity

Peter, my friend and business partner, got flying lessons for Fathers’ Day. After he picked me up at the airport, we compared notes on instructors, equipment, and so forth. As I expected, it costs more to learn to fly in Seattle than in Decatur, AL, but for the extra money he’s getting newer equipment (a Cessna 172S instead of the old-but-sturdy 150 I’m flying), access to a simulator-equipped classroom, and some other goodies. He’s awfully excited, and I wish him the best of luck.