You don't know the answer 'til you've tried it.
I am the Off Spring of an FAA fast jet man. When I was 15 I didn't know sh*t from puddin' (still don't at times).
Way back then, it soon dawned on me I was not going to follow my old man into the FAA or RAF. I thought it would be easier in the AAC(apologies to the Greens,) but I soon learned that military aviation is of a certain standard, regardless.
My point is this: we all have dreams, some we win, some we lose.
Far be it for me to go up against a man of Mr Farley's standing. He is far more than I can ever aspire to in my wildest dreams, but I think his comments re the original poster are a little unfair.
I am 46 and I would still love to find out what it is like to fly a fast jet...................
TN