2nd reply to this post......
I have met a number of the test pilots and all have giant egos. So do
surgeons.
Some of these people are in a very competitive profession no less than
race drivers. Why make a big deal out of someone not feeling sorry for
someones death?
Anyone remember Frank Tallman? He too was a great pilot but one that
toned down the ego when he was talking to the public. Hoover did too. I
recall Hoover was at Tallmans funeral in Costa Mesa.
Tallman smacked into Santiago Peak while trying to press weather on the
same morning I cancelled a flight for the snotty weather. I'm not in
the same league with Tallman, Crossfield, or any number of other pilots
who augered in with bad weather.
Its funny that the weather has little or no respect for anyone
regardless of reputation, skill, hours logged, equipment flown, or
perceived greatness.
Why pick on Yeager? But, he is used to it and can take care of himself.
I take it you are not a Yeager fan.....and neither am I? So what....