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inquiry amusing and just stares out the window silent for the next two hours as the A320 takes us back to Washington. The A320 lands and a half-hour later I am in my car driv- ing home wondering if I will get coronavirus. This business of piloting executive jets clearly has its frustrations, incon- veniences and risks, but I was not counting on COVID-19 virus exposure to be one of them. But then, by contrast, two days later, I am working as a physician at the Health Department’s COVID-19 testing site, all decked out in personal protective equipment (PPE) and feeling reasonably safe while doing viral testing on actively symptomatic patients. Maybe I should avoid any further Lear trips where I have to return via airline – that is unless I can board with the protective gear. Select Airparts Kevin Ware is an ATP who also holds CFI, MEII and helicopter ratings, has more than 10,000 hours and is typed in several different business jets. He has been flying for a living on and off since he was 20, and currently works as a contract pilot for various corporations in the Seattle area. When not working as a pilot he is employed part time as an emergency and urgent care physician. He can be reached at kevin.ware2@aol.com. Turbines Inc. May 2020 / TWIN & TURBINE • 27