>That is because pilots are expected to have at least an average level of wisdom, and have sufficient understanding of the rules to be properly guided by them. Anyone who thinks a rule doesn't apply to them for no compelling reason other than their own whim, is a fool, for whom the lack of adherence will probably bite them hard !
9/11 made no particular difference in this concept.<
Bealzebub
I was having a laugh so lighten up
I am sure Sir D Bader did not mean choose whichever rules you like to follow and to hell with the rest.
In society in general there are loads of rules which are madness created by regulators trying to justify their jobs in our big brother burocratic states and fought from many quarters.
Aviation is no different and I am sure you are aware of the mass of damaging proposed regulations which are fought by various aviation bodies and groups as well as individuals almost weekly.
That is what I think he meant.
Pace