Dear Dave Fielding,
Thank you for taking the time and trouble to put your head in The
Dragon's Maw in order to explain BALPA's point of views.
I for one am hugely pleased that you have found PPrune to be such a relief. I cannot imagine what rumours you may have heard.
Pprune is a bastion of cognitive freedom and moderation. Indeed, I would wager that much of Pprune's content is infinitely intellectually superior to that which may be encountered on other aviation websites.
A well seasoned misogynist, with an eye to the vicarious effect upon opportunities for future female flying aspirants could well derive a certain degree of satisfaction from the antics of your client. A cynic might raise an eyebrow or two at the intrusion of the judgement of laymen into a rather specialised field of operation. He might view it as analogous to a veterinary practitioner assisting a thoracic surgeon in the execution (probably the wrong word) of his duties.
We shall, of course, have to see what the appeal brings. I take it that BALPA will continue its present course of representation with your existing client. Any costs incurred in this are presumably paid for by means of membership dues?
Many thanks again. cc
