Absolutely agree with everything you posted. 15 years Navy Instructor experience and 'Authorized Aircraft Instructor' on some jet warbirds. (treated like a CFI). Additionally, lots of time working with CFI's who are/and are not Naval Aviators. Bottom line: Use your professionalism to get the training needed to save your skin (both legally and literally). Secondly, opens up a whole new enjoyment of aviation. Stay professional. That is the opportunity afforded us. First of several Naval Aviator friends whose fatalities in GA was an F-14 AOCS classmate of mine. Good stick, but overestimated GA aircraft capabilities. Not enough prep and instruction.