Impressive!
I stand somewhere in between...
Very well written, alittle too dramatic but it makes a point!
I served in the special forces for 13 months. Apart from putting your own life on the line and if you are stupid maybe a couple of others too, there is not a high risk.
Pilots live as you described, constantly been checked and tested.
They also work very hard to get there and you cant just do it for the money...you have to love it. I have seen people try it because they think it is a nice lifestyle,or the money is good, but they never make it.
I don't fully agree with the article but will definetely back it up!
Just so that some fools out there realise how important our job is. Even if that is done by showing them our worst case scenario..
Good work mate!