Can you amplify the statement: Loud overwhelming conviction towards every task, even if you make a bad decision stick with the desired outcome to the end (don't hurt yourself and others).
If I was going to compare Layton to a movie film character it would be Rooster Cogburn by John Wayne. My Drill Sargents in Army basic training would play the role of hard core Drill Sargent but that was not their everyday personality. Layton did not just take on the role it's who he is and according to the sons who he has always been.
Controlled emotion, no hesitating, leadership qualities and confidence. That's what he would look for in his 20 year old new hires with only 500 hours. Pilots would raise their voice and tell Layton he was wrong and didn't know what he was talking about. After 10 minutes of loud yelling confrontation he would finally say "Oh, OK". He still loves a good argument and he appreciates pilots with enough character to confront and question him.
If you would like to meet him, go up to the senior living complex at the west end of the Renton runway. I visit him and his wife at least once a year. Maybe we can get together sometime and I'll introduce you. Every pilot should spend some time with the pilots who paved our airways.
Klaus Marx - Piper Pacer Pilot
Juneau, AK & Wenatchee, WA . . . . . . Click on Link Bar to view the 'non-profit' group.

