His flight request approved, a CNN reporter quickly used his cell phone to call the local airport to charter a flight.
He was told a twin engine plane would be waiting for him.
Arriving at the airport, he spotted a plane warming up in front of a hanger.
He grabbed his camera bag, jumped in, closed the door, and yelled, "Let's go !!!"
The pilot taxied to the runway, turned into the wind, and took off.
Once in the air, the photographer instructed the pilot, "Fly over the valley and make several low passes so I can get pictures of the burning hillside."
"Why ?", asked the pilot.
"Because I am a photographer for CNN, and I need to get some close up shots."
With a shocked look, the pilot stammered, "So what you're saying is that - - - - - You're NOT my flight instructor ?"
