"Dave Kearton" wrote in message

But
I headed over and my nugget climbed out of the left seat and was I
surprised
when CAG 56 hisself climbed in!

What's the protocol for that moment ?

I said, "Good evening, CAG!"

Do you shake his hand, do the equivalent of a slaute or what ?

Formality in the cockpit of a Stoof would have been difficult!g

I can imagine that both pilots would be tense about screwing up in public.

Naw, I was just tired and ready to pack it in. Besides, he was supposed to
fly, not me!g

Bill Kambic

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