>I am polite, even to the 1 in 100 pilots who is an A$$hole and thinks he is better than me.
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As a graduate Test and Development Engineer, I learned that artisans (particularly welders) can teach you a lot about structural failures. 'Wally' (the Weld) could fabricate a bracket that he'd guarantee wouldn't break during an arduous rough track vehicle durability test (and frequently be viable for production). The designers, however, rarely took his advice . . .