Are pilots mostly first born children?
 

I read that a very high proportion of US Navy
Aviators are first born children, eldest sons
and now some daughters. It was also said
that a high proportion of civilian pilots are
too
Is this true? It's interesting not just because
I'm an eldest son. It is a fact that the eldest
child is almost invariably the most conservative
and mature, taking to the role of leader
simply because they must do so with their
siblings. Also a degree of self reliance, no
big brother to ask and respect for authority
These traits are valued in aviation so perhaps
these dovetail neatly with profession.
It would be interesting if using a stricty unscientific
poll if everyone would reply stating their position
in the family. Even if you are a middle or youngest
child you should reply if only to knock this
theory on the head.

Any takers?

Eldest of two.

My brother's a pilot and he's the middle child of three.

Oldest of four.

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bottums up !

Eldest of two.

The Colonel

jigsawblue,

Have you been reading Frank Sulloway's book "Born to Rebel" by any chance? It's all about the influence of birth order on personality. Sulloway argues that first-born children are more likely to be conformists while the later-borns tend to be more creative and more likely to reject the status quo. Bad for CRM?

Oldest of two!

Eldest of four - but I'm SLF...
(But fantastic on FS2000)!!!

One brother, he's older than me!!

Oldest of three

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I have a need for speed!

First of 4

Oldest of two.

Eldest of two.

Singleton

Yeah eldest of three.

But its more likely to be that the parents either:
Have run out of money for the rest,
OR
Having seen how a young pilot behaves bans the younguns.

Youngest of three brothers.

eldest of two

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If you think I'm flakey, you should meet my bruvver

[This message has been edited by pjdj777 (edited 29 June 2000).]

Only an SPL but eldest of 3...

Oldest of two

a wannabe but an oldest child wannabe.....

the rat wants to study architecture or sumat wierd like that? Where the boy gets those silly ideas i dont know :)

Bx