[bootless]

I wish there was a self-delete function on FR sometimes. This pilot was no “driver.” If you had any idea of the care and expertise lavished on these planes, you may reconsider your comments.

[Mensius]

This pilot was no “driver.”

Though org.whodat did post a most asinine comment, I derived his useless comment directed at the mechanic in particular and agism in general. In the Army, I had much respect for "drivers", be it C-140, 131, A-10, Blackhawk or Chinook, etc. Called them that to their face, quipped, and more often than not, reached for a barf bag.... Not standard equipment! lol

[org.whodat]

Poor thing, old metal is old metal. You have two options, one metal fatigue. And/or someone left the wobbling pin out of the wiggling shaft. What a waste of life.

[DuncanWaring]

Brian Shul, former SR-71 pilot, wrote a book about his experiences titled Sled Driver.

I'd say that if "driver" is good enough for him, it's good enough for most anyone.