Originally Posted by
thrust
While I agree with most of what you said, I don't buy your last statement. We've had numerous T-38 trained folks come to the KC-10 over the past few years. Some are outstanding pilots, some you question how they graduated. Some have great attitudes, some are bitter that they didn't get the fighter they think they deserved. Some are great working with a crew, some not so much.
In short, there hasn't been any measurable difference between a T-1 and T-38 grad showing up in the -10.
One of these days, you'll encounter someone who wouldn't have wings if they had to fly the -38 to earn them. That will most likely put the guys you mentioned in your post in a more accurate perspective.