Thanks all for your input. I have lots of respect for those who fly military, and I don't claim that I could jump in and keep pace with them by any means.

I've seen military airplanes trekking cross country from civilian airport to civilian airport, so I figured there was a better understanding of getting around the NAS. I didn't expect this gentleman to be qouting us lines from the aircraft's POH or the FARs, but some of the basic getting around things he didn't know, or just brain farted for the day surprised me.

Also, I was in aircraft maintenance in the military, but I have rarely spoken with our pilots beyond just business. So I know a little of what their world is, but very little at that.

Finally, what you tell me can be a learning experience so I can help if any more military pilots come through. Then I or other instructors can help them more effectively. And of course, I'm just curious how you operate.

Regards,