Comments on: Are We The Modern Day Knights of the Sky?

By: Joseph Lareau

Joseph Lareau — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:53:11 +0000

Dear Ed Rush,
Although I am not (obviously) a medieval knight, I am in the mildly strange position of knowing how to ride a horse without knowing how to drive a car.

By: Joseph Lareau

Joseph Lareau — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:45:18 +0000

Dear Mr. Rush,
It is a not too uncommon idea that fighter pilots are parallel (in some ways) to medieval knights. I’m sure you are not the only one who has thought of that.

By: emmanuel

emmanuel — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:09:59 +0000

thanks a lot ed for encourageing people to reach to their dream and how long it can take to qualify as a fighter pilt

By: Jake

Jake — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:02:50 +0000

I agree with Frederick! Those Tuskegee Airmen serve as a standard for us all! Ok Ed and Fellow Wing-men! How’s this one? Knights with their jousting ( Idk if i spelt that right) and on the battlefield, Knights would slide their face shields over their faces! Fighter Pilots do the same with their Visors.! I think its so neat that when Knights would battle eachother they fought for country, family, God and Freedom. Dropping their visors, even though they couldn’t see eachother faces but they were one in the same and carried that Chivalry! That honor one to another. I think a parrallel can be exposed when fighter pilots come to the MERGE! I am also reminded of a story i once heard, dont remember where or when but here it is. Setting is WW2, A German and an American are dogfighting it out! American sadly loses and is shot down, he is lucky to bail from the craft, as his shoot blossems, he see’s the German Pilot banking towards him ” He’s coming to shoot my chute” The American thought, Last second the Pilot Banks off and snaps him a salute as he does a slow fly by! Man that just goes to show the Honor and Dignity that pilot had, even though he was the enemy, and won that battle, he still paid his respects to his fellow aviator! That story has always given me chills! Anyway FLY HIGH and Keep the faith! YOU guys are Awesome!!!! GO KNIGHTS!

By: Frederick Middlebrooks

Frederick Middlebrooks — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:09:10 +0000

I believe fighter pilots are the modern day knights. I’m reminded of two instances, one being the movie “A Knight’s Tale” starring Heath Ledger. In this film, those who were blessed to have the honor to become a knight were looked at as being noble and were placed on a pedestal. The second instance I’m reminded of is the Tuskegee Airmen. Even through a time of racial tensions, these men exemplified the skill, courage, and perseverance to be distinguished as a group among the elite fighter pilots with an impeccable record of protecting bombers from enemy fire. I believe it is being part of a distinguished few that live by a code, portraying honor and giving their lives to fight for a people or a cause that puts fighter pilots in the category of knights.

By: Joe Burlas

Joe Burlas — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:55:44 +0000

Dont forget our boys in the Cavalry. I was a Cavalry Scout long before I took steps to chase this dream. ha.

By: Randy Shine

Randy Shine — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:05:03 +0000

That’s cool because I love learning about the dark ages and Medeival times. I agree that there are many parallels between fighter pilots and knights. From now on I’ll think of myself as a knight in training, learning the “code of Chivalry” and always ready to learn anything that will help me along the way in my life. Man that’s cool, I like to think of myself as a future knight!

By: PaulDominguez

PaulDominguez — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:51:20 +0000

How can I be a BECOME A FIGHTER PILOT FOR THE NAVY

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:09:25 +0000

Very well written sir, this perfectly portrays how modern day warriors are. Thank you for always writing and providing such inspirational material that continues to keep my dream of becoming a fighter pilot alive and strong.