Originally Posted by Rhino Driver

...this isn't a mil v civ bebate. I really get p***ed though when some idiot tries to question how flying in the military (fighters in this case) can tranlate into flying in the airline world. It's all about experiences, confidence, ability, airmanship and SA (situational awareness). I will put any of my experiences and all of my training up against yours anytime, anyplace, and anywhere.

I will absolutely answer that challenge. I can sex up a discription of what I have done just as you have stressed the drama and excitement of flying a fighter. Flying night circling approaches into mountain airports in a large turboprop part 121 airliner is at least as good a preparation for major airline flying as dropping bombs and the other things that you have done in a tactical aircraft.

...I'm still not going to say I'm better than you and all the regional airline training you have received flying A to B, 90% of which was on autopilot.

You won't say you are better but you will still be snide.

...don't you dare question my abilities or my experiences as they relate to the airline world. I assure you, they're quite relevant. Ask the hiring department.