Probably setting myself up for a flaming but as a current AF guy (KC-135) this thread is very interesting to me. It's standard in our community to honor a GA call from anyone in the cockpit including Boom Operators fresh out of the schoolhouse. Over the years we've lost 60+ 135s and have learned a thing or two about the cost/benefit of remaining a silent witness to your own demise. If a GA is called, execute the procedure, a quick "what did you see?" if the reason for the call isn't obvious, reaccomplish the approach, no big deal. I'd much rather have someone jump the gun a bit than burn it in because I set the tone of "I know what I'm doing so S*FU while I'm flying". That style of cockpit management is indicative of a weak dick pilot.
Last edited by Mikey Donuts; 04-24-2017 at 06:34 PM.