Thought about it. This is perhaps the most ridiculous metaphor you've ever made up ... besting the others in terms of implausibility, absence of logic, and relatability.

Donkeys are stoic animals. The donkey would be unlikely to care if the rider dropped the stick. It might be mildly curious why a human would paint a turd but almost instantly return to it's blissful state of resolute indifference.

A donkey will not do much of anything unless the donkey first determines it is in his best interest. They have a strong sense of self-preservation.

I'm not going to do anything you direct me to do. I am however interested in securing my job and getting paid. My guess is that most pilots are smart Asses, at least more intelligent than you give them credit for.