Honourable Company of Air Pilots
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Originally Posted by Tankertrashnav
If I'm honest Ive always been a bit in awe of the organisation (in its previous form at least). I was never more than a bog standard squadron nav, so thought I may have been a bit out of my depth in such august company. But maybe I'll give it a go!
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Courtney- thanks for the info. I heartily agree with your assessment, especially the bit about Steve Nicholl not aging- that's what threw me. The oversize bow tie said 'yes' but the eyes and hair said 'no'. Glad that good things do sometimes happen to good people. Well deserved. 
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Tankertrashnav - also happy to help with the formalities, bearing in mind the 'family' connection… just wish I was in UK more often to attend the various events...
- better start saving!
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I am sure you would be very welcome....and they need some more navs!
I am sure you would be very welcome....and they need some more navs!
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Most of those who attended were over 40 - perhaps not surprising given the nature of the event. However, we have a very active Young Air Pilots group (formerly the 'Guild Young Members') which is open to all members of the Company aged 35 and under. It has almost 300 members.
They are involved in the work of the Company, particularly that relating to young people in or aspiring to be in aviation, and are made very welcome at all our events. They also have their own lively social calendar.
There are members of all ages from 19 to 92 (The Duke of Edinburgh) from all spheres of aviation and from all around the world.
Young Air Pilots from Hong Kong
Honourable Company of Air Pilots
I'm very pleased that the already substantial number of military/former military members of all ranks continues to grow and delighted that a recently retired VSO has just been elected to the Court of the Company. I have no doubt whatsoever that he'll be a very real asset - which is why I encouraged him to stand for election.
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Most of those who attended were over 40 - perhaps not surprising given the nature of the event. However, we have a very active Young Air Pilots group (formerly the 'Guild Young Members') which is open to all members of the Company aged 35 and under. It has almost 300 members.
They are involved in the work of the Company, particularly that relating to young people in or aspiring to be in aviation, and are made very welcome at all our events. They also have their own lively social calendar.
There are members of all ages from 19 to 92 (The Duke of Edinburgh) from all spheres of aviation and from all around the world.
Young Air Pilots from Hong Kong
Honourable Company of Air Pilots
I'm very pleased that the already substantial number of military/former military members of all ranks continues to grow and delighted that a recently retired VSO has just been elected to the Court of the Company. I have no doubt whatsoever that he'll be a very real asset - which is why I encouraged him to stand for election.
FL
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Last edited by Flying Lawyer; 5th Mar 2014 at 04:58.
Flying Lawyer many thanks for your reply. It may have seemed that I was having a dig....The point that I was trying to make is that the (former) GAPAN appeared to have little or no relevance to the many thousands of professional pilots out there doing the job day in and day out. The photos that were posted appeared to show a bunch of old men back-slapping and congratulating themselves on their good fortune.
I'm sure that the Honourable Company does many good deeds in the background; maybe it just needs to raise its public profile and IMHO try to appear to be more relevant to the many thousands of professional pilots plying their trade ?
I'm sure that the Honourable Company does many good deeds in the background; maybe it just needs to raise its public profile and IMHO try to appear to be more relevant to the many thousands of professional pilots plying their trade ?
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Hunter Boy seems to miss the fact that as in most Professions, those that have contributed to the growth and maturity of that Profession by natural circumstances are not the Youngsters.
The absolute thing they fail to understand is that in time, assuming they stay in the business and survive, they too shall become leathery old Geezers themselves and hopefully shall have contributed something to the Profession.
Perhaps joining this fine organization and finding a way to contribute to the on-going efforts by the members to further its goals would be something the Youngsters might consider. It is a wonderful group of people who all share a desire to make Aviation a better Profession.
The absolute thing they fail to understand is that in time, assuming they stay in the business and survive, they too shall become leathery old Geezers themselves and hopefully shall have contributed something to the Profession.
Perhaps joining this fine organization and finding a way to contribute to the on-going efforts by the members to further its goals would be something the Youngsters might consider. It is a wonderful group of people who all share a desire to make Aviation a better Profession.
The above posters have crystallised the essence of what I was trying to put across. Very few young pilots are likely to join what would appear (according to the posted photos and general consensus ) to be an old boys club.
If the society does want to attract younger members/contributors, how does it do it? I would be interested to know the average age of the members .
If the society does want to attract younger members/contributors, how does it do it? I would be interested to know the average age of the members .
appear to be an old boys club.
There are lots of serving military, serving airline pilots and lots of private flyers amongst the Company's membership - of all ages. Obviously there is an element of needing to have experience to join the Company which will inevitably restrict some from joining, but that is where the above mentioned Young Air Pilots membership comes in. Just out of interest and assuming that you are not a member, what difference does knowing the average age make to you? Surely the important bit is experience.
hunterboy, rather than appear foolish, perhaps you might care to peruse the Young Air Pilots website at Young Air Pilots | Honourable Company of Air Pilots ?
I hope all those who attended the CFS / Air Pilots Senior Instructor Forum at RAFC Cranwell yesterday found it a useful day - the presenters certainly did!
I hope all those who attended the CFS / Air Pilots Senior Instructor Forum at RAFC Cranwell yesterday found it a useful day - the presenters certainly did!
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There's a mix of ages but I wouldn't call any one "old". Perhaps they've seen the earth do a few laps around the sun a few more times than others but, none are "old".
HCOAP do provide scholarships for the lucky few.
HCOAP do provide scholarships for the lucky few.