I never wanted to be a pilot........I joined with the sole aim of being the Observer in a FG 1. Sadly I joined the RN about 6 months too late. Having served with many Observers and lots of Pilots I can safely assure Mr Cyclic that the Obs / P banter is purely for the crewroom. Once airborne (and also once ashore) the crew are a team and regardless of who is the Aircraft commander, the team works ( I should get paid for this).
Alright, not pussers ...... and Ginger Beers