Hey, New Bloke!
I hope you're not referring to me as a 'Super Pilot contributor'
I'd love to claim that honor, but can't!
I once was cleared to land and was making a perfect approach. Airspeed and glidepath nailed, very much a professional, competent, pilot.
Only slight problem, (minor detail, really!) I was at the wrong airport! The Tower I was talking to was 20 miles away! No wonder they couldn't see me! (That was only one mistake! I've got a few others!)
We (I?) were not heaping abuse on the pilot in question. Merely commenting on his/her actions, and the impression he/she gave in that article. Maybe its nice to be nice, but if I make a stupid mistake and don't realize it, I'm grateful if someone points it out, even if its not gentle!
You're right about the professional pilot remark, by the way!