Don't tell anyone but I have taken the controls of a Cessna 172, 182 and 202 on plenty of occasions..lots of light aircraft flying in my work.
And, again ssshhhh, I have taken off and land a 172 on a couple of occasions. Not solo.
Now let me show you how this "courtship" thing works
Dear Nod,
You have made me laugh out loud on so many occasions.
Your sense of humour is sharp, intelligent and insightful. I have no doubt in my mind that we may have a future together.
We have SOOOOOO much in common. You must know that already.
Now, if I was a pilot I would fly over to meet you in a heartbeat.
Even though my arms would get very tired from flapping madly across the Pacific Ocean.
However, sadly, I am not.
*sniffs and sobs*
It appears that I am but left to flirt with you across the intehwebs.
Please don't choke my love.
God is cruel at times.
***Take note fly boy