These "Men and their magnificent flying machines" arguments repeat two countervailing - and largely illogical - themes.
Theme A - "My great grandfather flew in Me-109/P-51/Zero/Yak-3 and, if it was good enough for him, it'll be good enough for you.
Theme B - "If you're not flying the Death Star, you're not a real pilot".
Theme A - "My great grandfather flew in Me-109/P-51/Zero/Yak-3 and, if it was good enough for him, it'll be good enough for you.
Theme B - "If you're not flying the Death Star, you're not a real pilot".