Continuing to drift of topic, but heh, that's what we do.
I agree wholeheartedly that the Sentry operated a 'fairly strict meritocracy policy' and I agree that 'some' AEOps came to the aircraft with certain preconceptions, but on the whole I firmly believe the aircraft is the best in the world at what it does and that it holds that enviable position because of the synergistic effect of having a varied selection of 'backenders' operating it. A bit pompous perhaps, but true nevertheless.
Back to the topic?