Have only ppruned for about 3 months,and this is my first posting;. .I can only echo the comments made by those who have flown/sim'med with pete:-Best of luck in your retirement.. .Judging by the "qualities" exhibited by this f/o,it makes me concerned for the standard of future recruitment.I'm hoping that this one was an isolated case that slipped through the net.sounds like the typical arrogant type that starts along a career path thinking they have nothing to learn,while turning their nose up at comments/suggestions made by those that REALLY have the experience.(I'm not a trainer,by the way-I just remember being in that position quite a few years ago,and feel that I have benefitted immensely from such training). .. .As for management quality;-. . . .For SOME depts.-see above para!. .Anyway,with all the fleet changes afoot I guess I could find myself sitting next to her-not a nice thought. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> . .Best wishes,Pete. . -from where the M1 only goes north