RE: I'm teaching a 747 Captain to Fly!
I don't think I'm the one who has the two mixed up. Why is there never a post saying, "Guess what? this account executive came to me to learn to fly." or "did you know, a brain surgeon can't fly a R/C model without instruction?" The post is always "Did you know? A "pilot" came to the field and I had to teach him how to play with model airplanes."
I'm merely pointing out that it works in the other direction too. A model "pilot" who flies 46% extras would have to start at the beginning just like a school teacher or anyone else to learn to fly. I have been building and flying model airplanes since I was nine years old including R/C from the rudder only, escapement days, and I can't imagine a more enjoyable hobby. However standing on the sideline watching as we control a little flying machine is worlds apart from actually flying.