26er
Am I alone in thinking that judging from the photos The Honourable Company of Air Pilots must consist of VSOs of the Services. Perhaps the civil aviation contingent in their DJs don't make such interesting pictures.
Since this is the Military Aircrew forum, it's not surprising that the photos are mainly of service personnel because they are more likely to be known.
Most of our members are/were professionals (commercial & service or both at different stages of their careers) but PPLs like me are made very welcome.
Some civvies:
Capt & Mrs Peter Bugge (Past Master)
Mr & Mrs Tony Edwards (PPL)
Captains Colin Cox and Mike Davidson
Capt Hugh Dibley
Dr Sam Waller (PPL) & her guest
Capt Jock Lowe (Past Master) & Ms Petra Boekle
Tankertrashnav
Yes, you can join. You don't have to wait to be asked.
You'll need a proposer and seconder. Having read many of your posts over the years, I'd be happy to do either if you need a second sponsor.
gr4techie
Maybe the civil aviation contingent don't need lots of gold braid and badges to make them feel special.
I realise people are often very different in real life from their PPRuNe persona but, having read many of your posts over the years, I doubt if you'd enjoy being a member.
FL