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our airline adventure, and it would be fun. We can also bring along all the Grecian Formula and pink trapezoid erasers that we can carry.When we talk to those uninitiated in GA, we are humble as we discuss the convenience of owning and using our airplane because, quite often, the reaction we get can be one of a perceived entitlement or arrogance in owing an airplane. When we describe the drastic difference in our travel experience, we should explain they too can use GA. You may even offer to show them how.We have the alphabet groups to thank for defending our aviation freedom, especially AOPA and NBAA. Time isoneofourmostpreciouscommodities•andGAspends it wisely. By doing the flying yourself, you can also stay closer to your golf clubs – and your wife. T&TKevin Dingman has been flying for 40 years. He’s an ATP typed in the B737 and DC9 with 20,000 hours. A retired Air Force Major, he flew the F-16 then performed as a USAF Civil Air Patrol Liai- son Officer. He flies volunteer missions for the Christian or- ganization Wings of Mercy, is employed by a major airline, and owns and operates a Beech- craft Duke. Contact Kevin at Dinger10d@gmail.com.20 • TWIN & TURBINE OCTOBER 2014