Dora-9,
How BB presents himself publicly is a matter from him, that it might be different to how you or I might handle it is not, in my mind, a criticism if him.
And a far more modest stance by many pilots is appropriate, as they have so much to be very modest about!
And, after all, it is the popular media, and, as Kerry Packer said, many years ago: " You can't underestimate the intelligence of the viewing public".
The "viewing public" can count to four and know what it means, just like the viewing public knows: "that CASA regulations stop accidents and keep Australian aviation the safest in the world".
Tootle pip!!
PS: That last quote comes from a question in a CASA public opinion poll many years ago. Needless to say, the poll found, among other things, that "the Australian public" was in favour of more "aviation safety regulations" to keep the Australian public safe from aviation.