I don't confuse marketing and image with the responsibility I have. (save my fanny and those flying with me while striving for safety, comfort, economy and convenience).I don't worry about crashing. I do risk analysis however rather than blunder around hoping things work out and that if they don't.. well, then I have the checklist.

Also, you might want to read about a few accidents where there were NO checklists to deal with the problem. United 232 comes to mind. The AirTransat A330 (flt 236) with its fuel leak. In the latter case, the checklist lead the crew to compound the problem, not solve it. Sometimes you have to *think* and know stuff rather than just pull out the QRH.

As for who I am, does it make any difference? You want some pecking order qualifier like hours, types, experience? Okay, lots, numerous and many. Suffice?