GAPAN should do what it does best!! an expensive dining club for ageing and retired aviators in their twilight years reminiscing of their illustrious careers and wonderful contributions to aviation bygone.Only a very few of their membership are seriously engaged in modern day aviation in any large scale .In recent years driven largely by a few individuals who have sought and found a vehicle in GAPAN to promote their own careers in flying instruction ( many never made it to the airlines) the organisation attempts to shape policy!!.God knows why!!?. This should be left to organisations representing those currently investing time and money in modern aviation ie owning,flying,and operating aircraft for commerce or pleasure.This role the BMAA AOPA,PFA ,BGA and BALPA do admirably.Sorry GAPAN time to get back to the guild regalia and gin and tonics and memories of the past.
