>>it's obvious they are on top of the food chain and know all there is to know about the subject.<<
No, they don't know all there is to know; if this were true, they would be untouchable, and noone in the game is that.
You jumped to Suntracker's defense pretty quickly, and also jumped all over Yucca as quickly; I saw it as unnecessary. True they (Yucca et al) may have handled their response to Suntracker badly at first but, all ST had to do was ask again, and/or disagree; instead he said for all to read that he is awesome in the P47

Now, I can tell ya, the way it is in here; when a person makes a statement like "I'm awesome.." etc. that will likely result in some ribbing because everyone in here see's himself as the hottest fiter pilit that ever was.

...Shane being a perfect example of that
OTOH, I am aware that both Shane and Yucca have helped newbies, and have taken time to offer advice and also to spar with new folks. Yucca is well known for his handling of the Jug, and Shane...well Shane will tell you he is the best at anything with virtual wings

But, he is damned good, and it took him time to learn.
I agree with them both, to look up cornering speed while in a fight will get ya keeled; it is a thing which must be known almost intuitively if it is to do you any good at all. A thing whic allows you to glance down at your airspeed indicator and keep an eye on your nme at the same time. From what I read, they meant that but, perhaps egos got in the way; hell they are very good, and therefore take liberties; that doesn't change their level of skill or, their knowledge of how to win in a fight.