Originally Posted by
hans brinker
Can we please avoid the “lady-pilot”? If the gender is relevant, as it could be here, as apparently the father specifically wanted women to fly his daughter, a better way would be “female pilot”. Nobody would think of using “gentlemen-pilot” for a male pilot.
Yes, the female captain did a horrible job, the female co-pilot did her best to correct, but should have taken control.
I used it for a good purpose because these ladies were selected because they are female, despite her questionable qualification. Another captain, as well female, left the job because of working conditions...
Hope you understand.