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Old 28th Mar 2003, 13:57
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When the guys get back from the Gulf after you've been watching what goes on from the safety of your armchair - than ask some of them if they think there is any difference between Mil and civvy pilots.
We are better trained because of the bloo*y dangerous stuff we are asked to do (without overtime or time off inlieu or BALPA) and because our passengers are not fare paying and can't complain, frequently fly in conditions any licensed operator would be shut down for.
I know there are good and bad in all walks of life but if you really think that an ATPLH that allows you to do corporate work or fly between oil rigs (even in bad wx) is the same as going through the mill of Military training so you can go and get shot at in the desert for Queen and country then I suggest you ask how many civilian pilots have died in the Service of their country.
Are you just an wannabe mil pilot Bunnion?
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