I agree fencehopper!
As for the pilot mic, they do! "arrrggghhhhh".
Pulled 10g much Pyro?, it takes far less to cause me to make stupid noises involuntarily. Quite enjoy G, but certainly wouldn't want millions listening to my attempts to keep blood in thy cranium to the required pressure.
Take it for what it is, a comprehendible airsport format for the general public consumption, with some cool aircraft. Nothing more, nada less.
Sport aviation can do with as many friends as possible, this series is a great advertisement for the like.
Roll on 2012, and Red Bull, please stump up the funds for the continuation of what has been a great advertisement for your brand.