pax flights
With regards to filling the back seat of all jets, even with a pax, I agree to a certain extent. The issues arise with the limits imposed on us with pax in the boot. Limits such as no low level, g limits below those often required during a normal traing flight etc. Plus, given the effort by all ranks of a Sqn to get a jet in the air, the trip needs to have real training value each and everytime. To curtail a trip because of an unwell pax is frustrating for everyone. The solution of letting the pax hurl is no good as it trashes the jet and the morale of the poor sod in the boot. It sucks, but pax trips are always more likely to be generated by the squadron for reasons of morale or reward. Enjoy them when you get them as you've probably earnt the privilage.