I just finished watching the Blue Angels perform there practice show here at KGSB. Number 6 is being flown by a former Blue Angel. Since he is not fully up to snuf with the training requirments he is only flying part of the show with them. The rest of the show is done by the remaining 5 ships. Still it was a very good show!

Whenever they have to replace a pilot (for whatever reason) they go back to the fleet and pick someone who just left after finishing a tour. I'm told it takes 2 to 3 weeks to get back up to speed and requaled.