The Australian Women Pilots Association have been fooled.They failed to spot Ewald Gritsch up front as they taxied to the the hangar at Sydney.
They gave her honourary membership to commemorate her "Solo flight from the UK to Australia".
16R News - Tracey Curtis-Taylor - Solo United Kingdom To Sydney
Graham Hutchinson the photographer must be either blind or part of the charade. His title for the landing picture is
After commencing her solo flight in October 2015, and flying over 23 countries, Tracey Curtis-Taylor every so gently touches down on Runway 34R at Sydney International Airport
Ewald must be adept at escaping from the aircraft as he cannot be seen in any of the hangar pictures. No champagne or interviews for him
The whole arrival ceremony was carefully choreographed to maintain the solo illusion.
The question is how do the Australian Women Pilots Association feel about being part of this sham?
I have asked in an email to them today.