Lol!
Nothing would make me happier than having an OM-A change as a result of a post I made. It would be very satisfying to witness that level of petty mindedness at work.
As to the Gulf News or lack thereof - I download my papers onto iPad and read strictly while outside the flight deck ; > - as against every trainer I've flown with.
OTT (pun intended) try not to insult everyone around you when making a point .. Soft skills old chap...soft skills...
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