I'm a 600 hr CFI and a guy shows up to get checked out in a 152.
Turns out he's a Northwest DC-9 Jet Pilot and I only find that out because I quiz him first to get an idea of his recency/experience level.
I am humbled and when we get in the airplane I start deferring to his knowledge and experience. When he seems a little clueless on a few things I am hesitant to mention them...But he does.
" Hey...I know I messed that up you need to tell me what I'm doing here! "
" Uh...but, you fly a jet , you know this stuff. "
" No. I don't. I fly a DC-9 and you need to show me how to fly a 152. I wouldn't expect you to know how to fly my aircraft, why should I know how to fly yours? "
Great guy...Remember his name to this day. ( Mike M. of Prior Lake, Mn if you're reading this it was a lesson well learned. Thanks ! )
I'd treat the above mentioned Shuttle Guy as I would any F/O. Fly a leg or two and see what ya' got...
Stimpy
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