[turbinerneiter]

Or you could chose the more friendly interpretation of them refering to the utter unpreparedness with wich they barely manage to survive.

[desine]

The article seems to potray Holden as surprisingly competent despite lack of training, and aside from the tail drag, perfectly executed.

But it was just meant as a little internet humor snark rather than a direct attack for a rather innocuous comment on a historical wikipedia link on HN.

[renewiltord]

Amusing as it is, usually piling on to self-deprecation is considered lame.