That episode, I think it was called First Flight, was referencing the early days of faster than the speed of sound tests when Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier and then had to keep re-breaking it to stay "Fastest man alive"

Hes got the faith of the heart

I may have missed it, but did you know he also went on to be President of the Federation?

Loved Enterprise, but yeah the finale was bad. Don't get me wrong I liked the idea of having TNG crew reliving those days that was cool. But it was supposed to have a 5th season and cover the Earth-Romulan War.