I've just read this thread for the first time and page three onwards is just hilarious.
The subject should have led to a sensible discussion and then put to bed. Instead we had Kevin the teenager trying to defend himself against a much more literate and knowledgeable adversary. I could almost picture him sat at his computer with steam coming out of his ears. Brilliant.
Scotty, for the record, I have offered you advise before and I feel it is time for some more. Don't ever reveal your true identity, because you WILL regret it! If you are looking for a career in military aviation then don't ever be dragged into something like this again, be it in real life or on Pprune. I'm afraid you made yourself look like a real @rse.
I got where I am today by knowing when to just shut up and listen to those who know more than me. Oh, and with a modicum of flying ability but lets not go there!
However, Scotty, if you do get dragged into it again I really want to be there to read it.
For the record, I did a BGT and didn't go back as an instructor. Does that make me an insufferable stroker?!
BV