A photographer from a well-known national magazine was assigned to cover some widespread forest fires. The magazine wanted to show some of the heroic work of the firefighters as they battled the blaze.
   When the photographer arrived, he realized that the smoke was so thick it would seriously impede or make it impossible for him to photograph anything from ground level. He requested permission to rent an airplane and take photos from the air.
   The request was approved. He was told to report to a nearby airport where a single engine plane would be waiting for him. He arrived at the airport and saw a plane warming up near the gate.
   He jumped in with his bag and shouted, "Let's go!"
   The pilot swung the plane into the wind, and within minutes they were in the air.
   The photographer said, "Fly over the park and make two or three low passes so I can take some pictures."
   "Why?" asked the pilot.
   "Because I'm a photographer for a national magazine," he responded, "and I need some close-up shots."
   The pilot was silent for a moment, then finally he stammered, "So, you're telling me you're not the flight instructor?"