Interestingly so far, the game has helped in some areas. It has given me a pretty decent understanding of energy retention and management, and the importance of finding the edge of the performance envelope. Though I will say, I'm spoiled now. I hate that in AH it takes longer than 3 minutes to climb to 20k... And thanks for paying your taxes and making it possible! I wouldn't have it any other way.
Serenity, next time the wife and I are zipping through Kingsville on our way to SPI or Brownsville, as we draw abreast the NAS we'll each hoist a brew out the window in your honor, sir, and in honor of all the others serving there.