A background check doesn't protect us, it protects the kids. It shouldn't be necessary, but times are far different now than when we were growing up.
Absolutely! There are too many obstacles preventing youth from getting involved in aviation. Let's keep the effort going even if your numbers no longer get counted in a big logbook.
An AOPA survey recently asked how many years have you been flying. 61 percent of those responding have been flying for more than 30 years. Do the math...that means we're old. We need to keep the effort going to share aviation with those younger people who are needed to replace us.