Originally Posted by
John Carr
Well, there was the comment that since mil pilots are used to the fire hose style of training that they're somehow more desirable
When it's simply not the case.
Plus the "smurf jet" nonsense.
JC,
"smurf jet"? Get over it.
The first jet In flew in the mil was the A-6 Intruder.
A common nickname was the SLUFF....The "Slow Ugly Fat Fu**ker". (A-7's shared it with us, btw)
I can't think of a more insulting term for one's aircraft than "SLUFF"
But I flew it. And I was proud to fly it.
Here, let me help you remove that chip from your shoulder....
It's all about attitude my friend.
Bottom line, be cool to fly with.