Helmet Fire,
Your lament at the lack of interest in Surf's recent demise is noted. Not having had any role in the past in the organisation aside, it does seem strange (sad?) that no one seems to care much. In fact one disgruntled PPRuNer, SINAY, appears quite happy about the situation - presumably left on poor terms. D'oh!
However, as a participant at the recent "problem solving" activity you mentioned, it was quite clear that you (and your fellow EMS comrades) have already answered your query regarding a pilot's ability to pay out on fellow aviators / aviation organisations. In fact, your "gang" gave a working demonstration of the kind of hostility we normally reserve for PPRuNe.
After pointing out how professional my employers were, and indeed how professional the sector in which I work is, I seem to remember it not being received with the seriousness it deserved. Talk about not handling constructive criticism well.
Oh and another thing, if I hear another Gunship war story...
P68
