I agree that it's outrageous that people who work hard in a difficult and stressful profession should be undermined by those who assume they know everything about their job, and criticise them in public through broad, non-distinguishing generalities without checking whether their words are valid or even remotely accurate.. .. .Trouble is, having read the regular journalist/pilot slanging matches on PPRuNe, I can't decide which side the above statement applies to more... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> . .. .Danny, can I second the guy above and request a padlock or transfer of this thread (preferably to a forum marked 'Tiresome old drivel being raked up again') before I lose my sense of humour.