I enjoyed the programme-its very different to the Fighter Pilot Series of the 80's when I was dreaming of a Bucaneer/Tornado cockpit for myself.
The Top Gun thing is a little cringeworthy to be honest, but Joe Public will identify with that more (and after all this programme is aimed at Joe Public, not current or ex-mil pilots).
And yes, the instructional technique does rather seem to have changed since the John McRae era, but its a different world with different students, and as long as the finished product is fit for purpose for the front line, then who cares?
I'm not sure the but about logging into the F-35 was particularly good
PR though....although the other insight into operating the jet was very interesting.