There is a serious epidemic of old hats and jerk offs that need to feel power unto themselves (as they dictate and rule over the new comers). I can't stand those folks. Many of them have caused crashes by hovering over new pilots with their big mouths (and big stomachs). I've personally observe a guy punch one of these old hats in the mouth after his plane crashed. Can't say i felt sorry for his broken nose. :-).

There should be a way to train the old hats on proper ettiquette (sp?) and how not to offend folks, while at the same time enforcing airfield rules.

"gets off of soapbox"