Why would anyone want pain when they can get the same or better training without it?
If it's self abuse you like, there are many shrinks out there that have couch space for you. They can probably help you get rid of those delusions of grandeur too.
It is not that bad, and remember we are dealing with the AF. AF=$$ We have the best simulator training/trainers here hands down. I have spoken with those in P-cola and in Corpus and neither of them compare to the facility that the AF paid for here. Not to mention all the plasma screens and bars in the squadron. We get to drink beer with the IPs almost every night after the last jet has landed. And the 12 hour days only last a couple of months if your class is doing well.