Also, a fair amount of the safety of civilian aircraft is because the aircraft owners don't get to skip critical processes, maintenance, etc. They have to answer to regulatory agencies, inspections, etc.
The US military polices itself, so important things can be made optional. They don't have to answer to the FAA on maintenance issues, for example.
The US military polices itself, so important things can be made optional. They don't have to answer to the FAA on maintenance issues, for example.