"Doug "Woody" wrote in message ...

There's no official "macho factor." I have no idea what you're talking
about. Most pilots say: "Know when to go. Then GO."

Understood, thanks for the response.

Actually, reading another post answered the question in the anecdotal
form that some pilots would rather die than "look" bad in front of their
peers.

I suppose the question then becomes one of what exactly is considered
looking bad ? (that would make them ride it out to the end).