Vmike, I stand by what I say too. I have known Brendan since the early 70's at Biggin Hill, and I have seen the best and the worst come and go at the Tiger Club, I was a check pilot there for a few years.
I never said that Brendan wasn't a good pilot, he is. That is what is so annoying, he's very good but he loves telling everyone he is. That get's up my nose. And I will accept that socially he is great to be around, albeit in small doses - now and again - in the same evening. As for 20k hours, 30 years, 900hrs max p.a. possible, several years display flying, 300hrs p.a. max - not likely in my view.
Anyway, OK, put it this way, if Brendan let his flying do the talking...............I think I will rest my case. Especially as when having a pleasant drink with our learned friend, Flying Lawyer, recently I knew our paths had crossed before - and couldn't remember - I do now? Now THERE is a gentleman flyer!
I do, however, agree with him that it is time to ease off now - especially the slagging, that is not necessary.
[This message has been edited by InFinRetirement (edited 11 February 2001).]