Viola,
I agree. Everyone has some tough times flying, and when that happens, passes, smutty comments and sexual innuendo can be just one thing too much, even though you'd cope with it normally - been there!
Albinoni,
If you're still reading, have you thought of joining the BWPA? Loads of members in the South-East, and I know several who'd love another woman to fly with. See
www.bwpa.co.uk for more details.
Before anyone starts an argument on whether the BWPA should exist....
Women in aviation are in a minority - a mere 6% of PPLs. Minorities, whether due to sex, age, race, location, or anything else, sometimes feel isolated and would like to meet others of their own 'kind'. Only
sometimes, Whirlygig; we're all different. The BWPA offers that opportunity, and thereby fills a need. When there are enough women flying, it'll probably quite naturally cease to exist.