"de727ups - As a moderator, it is clear to me that you need to hold yourself to a "higher personal level"."

Do you think moderators should never post but only moderate? Some guys think that. They never told me when I signed up to be a moderator I couldn't express my opinion. If you ever have a problem with any post at this site, feel free to report it. That's how the site self moderates.

"I have served my country and my countrymen. Have you?"

I've paid 58K in federal income taxes so far this year and work with kids in my spare time. There are many ways serve...

"Almost everyone on this forum complains about low pay and PFT. GET OVER IT!"

Not likey. You simply don't have enough experience in the industry to understand why the masses at this site disagree with you and yours.

This is the same discussion that's been going on since Gulfstream started years and years ago. "Why is a 1500 hour CFI a better pilot than a 300 hour PFJ grad". Well, cause he has a more well rounded background, more seasoning, and just flat out more time in the air. There is no substitute for experience in this biz.