Inception

Enlisted have too much dignity and respect to be pilots. Pilots are self absorbed egotistical maniacs. They need to be! It makes a good pilot.

Wouldn't that be one of the requirements. When I was in the AF, I know lots of airmen who were self-absorbed egotistical maniacs. I think I was one of them.

You have a point. Younger me was the same, now that you mention it. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸👍

Wrong. Now give me a 341.

341's, I remember them well. Had to have a blank one on your person at all times. Double trouble if you didn't.

But why? What is/was it about self-absorbed egotistical maniacs that made them better pilots then people who kept such mentalities in check?

Because as a maniac, you do not think of consequences, you deal with actions. At 6k feet ,you do not need to be thinking about what could happen, you think about what you need to do, and how you will not be the one to fail.

Off we go into the wild blue yonder...

It worked for the RAF in WWII.

HA! I'm sending this one to a couple of people. Great meme!