nt (Krztalizer) wrote:
Mike Marron wrote:

That's a big difference though. It's beyond me why anyone would
choose a multi-engined bomber, trash hauler, whirlybird, or whatever
vis a vis a single-seat fighter (or a single-seat *anything*).

You'll never know the intensity of feeling that goes along with hovering over a
downed "single-seat fighter" pilot that is wet and alone in his raft, miles out
to sea, knowing that you and your crew are going to save his soggy butt.

Actually, having done my fair share of lifeguard flights (fixed wing)
I know the feeling very well.

All flying is good and not everyone belongs on the far side of mach 1, but that
doesn't mean those of us on this side didn't have very bit as much fun, or as
much job satisfaction.

My sentiments exactly! I'd much prefer to fly my trike 1-up at 65 kts.
than fly as a backseater in an F-14 or F-15E on the far side of mach
one.