So, for example, are you are saying that having an instrument rating (as per your
pilots flying log book) gives your opinion on UK defence policy more credence than someone who doesn't, for example an Army General or Navy Admiral....
Obviously 5 log books full of instrument ratings, to say nothing of "special flying qualifications" also makes your opinion more valid than someone who only has 1 or 2 such log books....
What planet are you living on exactly......
Your opinion should be given as much or as little credence as anyone else's to start with, its ultimate value being assessed on the strength of the argument you make, supporting evidence providing, logic employed, etc - not on how many log books you have, flying hours, VIPs flown, days in harness, etc....