"Nick Coleman" wrote in message
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Without pre-judging this pilot, what happens to a pilot who makes a
mistake
and totals the aircraft? Out of the team? or out of the AF completely?

Nick

Last word I have is that he's been transferred down to DC at the Pentagon.
It's a desk job for sure if you survive this kind of mistake. But make no
mistake yourself in judging Chris Striklin. He's a good pilot. He never
would have gotten a slot on the team if he wasn't. He just got caught up in
an error. He made a mistake.
He was lucky. He's still a good pilot and a fine officer. It's just that you
can't make this kind of mistake and remain a Thunderbird. It's impossible.
The team has learned something and will move on retaining that
knowledge....hopefully using it to good advantage in the future. It's a done
deal.
Dudley Henriques
International Fighter Pilots Fellowship
Commercial Pilot/ CFI Retired
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Dudley Henriques
International Fighter Pilots Fellowship
Commercial Pilot/ CFI Retired
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