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Old 2nd Aug 2002, 18:21
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AerBabe
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I've not had too many problems, although one of the 'old timers' that occasionally mans the phone at our clubhouse initially refused to talk to me, or even acknowledge my presence. My instructor has always been really supportive (when he's not taking the pi55), and makes a point of pushing me forward and letting everyone know I'm a pilot, and not a hangar-on.

Something which I've experienced a few times, and I'm sure the men don't, is the audience I get when taxiing. Quite often get 2 or 3 guys standing staring at me. I just give them a little wave and get on with it.
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