Trident Sim
I was not seriously suggesting that the flight crew were inebriated. The point I was trying make is that British flight crew often take a patronizing stance in addressing, not only the topic of discussion, but FAA/JAA matters in general.
The flight engineer's lofty tone mocked the idea of a "sterile cockpit"; hardly indicative of a safety conscious attitude, and his general manner suggested contempt for US flying as a whole.
You can rest completely assured that had I suspected any of the crew to be in such a state, I would not have hesitated to report them. Clearly, this was not an attitude shared by the BA cabin crew on the flights filmed during the making of last year's documentary.
With regards to your comment on the perception of my views by Delta pilots, my experience is that many pilots certified in US, American and foreigners, are just a little tired of the patronizing nonsense that confronts them in web postings, magazines and crew chatter. In this matter I am quite confident on which side of the debate US pilots would fall.
You have my sincerest apologies for any unintentional offense, but I stand by suggestion that this debate is often one of the pot calling the kettle black.