This is not a criticism but merely an observation.
When I lived and worked in Australia I was in an area with its fair share of 'war birds'(T-28 Trojan, Spitfire, Hurricane, Kittihawk, P51 Mustang, even MiG15 & 17).
One thing I remember on reflection is that almost without exception all the powerful tailwheel (I know the T-28 is conventional)piston war birds were flown by current ag pilots who all had 5,000+hr on tailwheel aircraft of 400hp+ and spent all day below 200ft. Also the jets were usually operated by ex fast jet(A4 or Mirage) pilots who were still of modest years.
Now I don't fit into either of these groups(apart from the sub group of those of modest years) but then I'm not about to try and display one of these types of aircraft! My point is that it is horses for courses and experience is important, but THAT EXPERIENCE MUST BE RELEVANT!!!
Please be careful, these aircraft are treasures and should operate in their natural environment, but they are not more important or precious than human life!