If you don't think our military pilots earn their pay ... you need to take a look at this picture . and then look again and realize what you're seeing .

This photo was taken by a soldier in Afghanistan of a helo rescue mission. The pilot is a PA Guard guy who flies EMS choppers in civilian life.

Now how many people on the planet you reckon could set the ass end of a chopper down on the roof top of a shack on a steep mountain cliff and hold it there while soldiers load wounded men in the rear??? If this does not impress you ... nothing ever will. Gives me the chills and a serious case of the vertigo ...
I can't even imagine having the nerve ... much less the talent and ability ... God Bless our American military!!!!!

That's one incredible photo, and even more incredible flying!

Impressive seems to be an understatement here.