On my last flight before retiring from the military, the crew of the C130 Hercules was almost entirely female: pilot, co-pilot ,navigator and loadmaster; only the flight engineer was a male.
Don't share this with the dummy who wrote the note; he will go wild. :D |
Left seat, yay!
Every time I see Capt. Karen Clark(whom I believe appears in AA's IFE promo)I cheer. Usually out of SJU. I complimented her with some smooth off-auto maneuvers once, and humbly,she attributed that to her FO. I say, more women pilots!
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Originally Posted by Baldpacker
(Post 22458542)
I've come to expect reactions like that when flying in the Middle East and Asia, but cannot fathom someone making a remark like that in Canada. Ridiculous.
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It's a used napkin, put it in the trash where it belongs and don't worry about the gutless wonder who didn't have the courage to say out loud what s/he scribbles on trash.
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...So, addressing the elephant in the room...
Originally Posted by Tailgater
(Post 22459061)
Actually, the napkin makes sense. Women, as everybody knows, can't drive either (they're too cautious, indecisive, incite road rage) and so, what makes anyone think they can fly an airliner? Do you want a guy to wear panties? People are built differently. Would you want to drive a chick car such as VW Bug to 4 wheel around with Jeeps?
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Unbelievable. Westjet knows who the pax is, maybe his info should be 'leaked'.
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Originally Posted by Taiwaned
(Post 22458844)
Notice the use of the scripture on the napkin?
Another good "Christian".... - She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. - She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. - She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. - She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. - Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. Looks like it is praising a woman that makes the most of her skills and opportunities. |
Originally Posted by Taiwaned
(Post 22458844)
Notice the use of the scripture on the napkin?
Another good "Christian"....
Originally Posted by pewpew
(Post 22460953)
...So, addressing the elephant in the room...
Originally Posted by Tailgater
(Post 22459061)
Actually, the napkin makes sense. Women, as everybody knows, can't drive either (they're too cautious, indecisive, incite road rage) and so, what makes anyone think they can fly an airliner? Do you want a guy to wear panties? People are built differently. Would you want to drive a chick car such as VW Bug to 4 wheel around with Jeeps?
My first thought was that the napkin itself was satire (See Poe's Law). Also, I wonder why everyone here assumes the author is a man? Women can be just as sexist as men and just as much a religious |
Had this note been found prior to landing, I'd have been happy to have my ride delayed as the pilot diverted the flight to the nearest airfield in order to discharge "David" from the plane. One must always wonder about the risk to the flight when one has among its passengers a person who is clearly so hateful and out-of-touch with reality. Hopefully a suitable airport could have been found - e.g. one without other commercial service and a long was from nearest train or bus station.
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Originally Posted by anabolism
(Post 22462438)
Also, I wonder why everyone here assumes the author is a man? Women can be just as sexist as men and just as much a religious
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Originally Posted by Indelaware
(Post 22462448)
Had this note been found prior to landing, I'd have been happy to have my ride delayed as the pilot diverted the flight to the nearest airfield in order to discharge "David" from the plane. One must always wonder about the risk to the flight when one has among its passengers a person who is clearly so hateful and out-of-touch with reality. Hopefully a suitable airport could have been found - e.g. one without other commercial service and a long was from nearest train or bus station.
I realize Canada has their own laws and does not guarantee a right of free speech as we do in the U.S., but I would argue that punishing someone for expression views, even distasteful ones, is wrong. Better to point out the idiocy of the views. (That said, I do not extend this to the rights of businesses to discriminate). |
Originally Posted by FAA1996
(Post 22462656)
Uh, probably because the napkin is signed "David" a traditionally male name.
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I am lost. What's wrong with what 'David' wrote on his napkin? :p
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As a woman in a male dominated profession, I would be neither shocked, nor annoyed. The note would have been given all the consideration it was due - none. Responding only let the writer know that he got to her. She should stay on game. The best way to get even is for that gal to keep flying her big ole airplane and encourage her sister pilots to do the same. I don't want a female pilot or a male pilot. I want a competent pilot. If she was shocked, then she has had it easy. Trust me.
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Originally Posted by TravelingPeanut
(Post 22457533)
Quoting the anonymous napkin scrawler: "I wish WestJet could tell me a fair lady is at the helm, so I can book another flight!"
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