I sorta' agree with you, but if you want a flight to come to your aid, you'd best have some that are a bit "predictable" .... or you'll die a horrible, explosive, burning death! ...LOL!
I'm with you, however, that UNpredictable happenings can be a real challenge and lots of fun. All of that is what makes the F/A-18 such fun - both flying AND designing missions.