It appears to me that the only way to improve the situation is to Unite for the common goal.
Wouldn't the best way to acheive this be to Grossly increase the membership of a certain Association of like minded aircraft engineers and establish the mandate for change?
Firstly it would be easier to gain recognition and representation by joining an already well established organisation.
Secondly it would keep only those similarly qualified represented so as not to water down our cause !!
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[This message has been edited by IMA Conehead (edited 06 October 2000).]