I challenge anyone to name a more iconic helmsan than George Takei. He has had light years of experiece pioloting advanced crafts through arduous enviroments. I will conceed, adjusting to such a primative craft as the F-14 may be a bit hash learning curve for him but I believe the joy it will bring the American public, nay the world, will get him through.
In these tough days, we need to lift wothy individuals high. Give the common man examples to strive to be. While there no doubt some minor fiscal issues with the proposition, the returns will be 100 fold in the hearts and minds of every American.