Ace Combat 3? Eagle One: Harrier Attack? Pah: flight sims for girls... And our Kid knows all there is to know about flight sims, which is why he was once hired as a software designer by the US military...

Colonel Shwartzcough marched across the hot runway, some aides scampering at his tails. A drying, dusty Nevada wind plucked at their uniforms.
"Who is this goddamned limey, anyway?"
"His name's Kid, sir. They tell me he's the very best."
"He better be, Parker. If there's another screw-up the general is going to have my stripes - and if he does, I'm going to have your ass, Parker. Do you understand me?"
"Yes sir," stammered Parker. "He knows everything there is to know about flight sims, sir. I even heard he lived in one."
"You heard what? Jesus, that's all we need: a nut. Well, it's on your head, Parker. It's on you're head.

Blinking in the sudden light and heat, Game Kid was greeted by this dubious welcoming party as soon as he got off the plane.
"Mr Kid? I'm Major Parker, who will be liasing with you during your stay with us. This is Colonel Shwartzcough..."

Various introductions were made as they walked along, during which time the general eyed Game Kid coldly. "Goddamned limey," he muttered under his breath.

One year later, Game Kid stood proudly by his machine: the US Air Force's brand new jet pilot training simulator. A host of top brass and bigwigs were there for the ceremony, including the President himself, who was to be the first to try out the simulator.

"Step this way, sir, and I'll show you how it works..."
After about 10 minutes, the President declared the flight sim "absolutely incredible", and all who stood about praised the machine.
"Thank you very, much. Mr President. If you'd just like to press that button there, that will release you harness."

No sooner had those words escaped his lips than a sudden explosion and a loud bang rocked the hangar. Looking upwards, everyone could see a gaping whole in the roof.
Shwartzcough looked accusingly at Game Kid, his face bight red and visibly trembling with wrath.
"Ahh. I'll get my cloak. Taxi!"

Game Kid will return next week, providing he can think of anything funny...