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There are times when some of the most obvious lessons in life, have to be learned the Hard Way. Many years ago, I was a student pilot in Nebraska. I was learning how to fly, and got the go ahead for my first cross country solo. As I taxied onto the the runway, I radioed the tower for permission to take-off. I was advised that there was a commercial 727 on a parallel runway also first in line for take-off. The tower ask me if I would care to wait for the commercial traffic to take off first. I replied "this is student pilot Jerry, which do you suggest I do?" WRONG thing to Say. I suddenly heard the Captain of the 272 saying "student pilot Jerry, we will wait. Proceed with take-off" I didnt know it at the time, BUT, I was about to learn a valuable lesson courtesy of the other pilot. . . . .The lesson is simple "if you want to enjoy tomorrows adventures, DONT get in front of the Big Fish". They are faster and more powerful. Wait a few minutes and stay behind them. . . . .I went ahead and took off, as soon as I gained some altitude the radio cracked with the voice of the airline Captain "student pilot Jerry, have a safe flight, and pay attention in Ground School" what the heck did he mean by that. ? All the sudden in my left window, I see this enormous jet fly by me, and complete his clearing turn. Suddenly, I was in for the wildest ride of my life. More pitches and bumps than any roller-coaster. I was in the wake, of the Big Fish. It didnt last long, but it sure scared the gusto out of me. 1st lesson in ground school, stay out of the wake caused by other aircraft. Thanks to the humor and wisdom of the airline Captain, I learned a lesson I never have forgot. "If you are not sure of what you need to do, stay out of the way."