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Ah but ..... all us girlies have brains that are hard wired for multi-tasking.
So, of course we can - Aviate + Navigate + Communicate - all at the same time ......
AND ...... still have a few brain cells left over for some "monkey-chattering thoughts"
So, of course we can - Aviate + Navigate + Communicate - all at the same time ......
AND ...... still have a few brain cells left over for some "monkey-chattering thoughts"
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Quite amused by the replies! My personal opinion is that the strategy the company have taken is a little risky and would offend women rather than encourage them.
As an aside, did anyone else see the program aired in the UK a week or so ago explaining why blokes were more suited to flying? (no... I'm not taking the p*ss!). It's all to do with the size of the wedding ring finger compared to the index finger.... apparantly!
As an aside, did anyone else see the program aired in the UK a week or so ago explaining why blokes were more suited to flying? (no... I'm not taking the p*ss!). It's all to do with the size of the wedding ring finger compared to the index finger.... apparantly!
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When it comes to pilot aptitude I really don't think there is any difference at all between male and females.
Flying itself is not inherently difficult as far as I'm concerned. The skill is the way the pilot manages and prioritises his/her workload and it cannot be said that men are better than women in this department.
On a similar subject, I saw a solo female pilot taxying out a Stampe at Sandown last weekend. What a lovely sight!
Flying itself is not inherently difficult as far as I'm concerned. The skill is the way the pilot manages and prioritises his/her workload and it cannot be said that men are better than women in this department.
On a similar subject, I saw a solo female pilot taxying out a Stampe at Sandown last weekend. What a lovely sight!
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I am indeed! According to this programme, the bigger your....... finger (i.e the closer in length your index finger is to your wedding finger) the more testosterone you've had since birth!
A bloke with a big difference was given the same tasks to do as a woman with little difference and she beat him hands down.
Does anyone know what the ratio, females to males, are accepted onto sponsorship schemes like the FlyBe one run by Cabair or the CTC scheme? Would be interesting to see how we compare in things like the Pilapt test.
I am indeed! According to this programme, the bigger your....... finger (i.e the closer in length your index finger is to your wedding finger) the more testosterone you've had since birth!
A bloke with a big difference was given the same tasks to do as a woman with little difference and she beat him hands down.
Does anyone know what the ratio, females to males, are accepted onto sponsorship schemes like the FlyBe one run by Cabair or the CTC scheme? Would be interesting to see how we compare in things like the Pilapt test.
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I once viewed a documentary on BBC where they got three lads and three lasses. They each received the same amount of helicopter tuition and neither had any prior experience. The blokes did better initially (probably due to dewing-do more than anything), but the ladies soon overtook them and generally performed much better.
The clipboard huggers reckoned this was because of womens inate ability to do several tasks at once. Whereas us fellahs have to work at it a little more. I hasten to add, they didn't get to do any navigation
The clipboard huggers reckoned this was because of womens inate ability to do several tasks at once. Whereas us fellahs have to work at it a little more. I hasten to add, they didn't get to do any navigation
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Navigation is an interesting one. Women are better than blokes when it comes to recognising navigating by features when they've been somewhere before but lads are better at map reading.
It\'s an interesting discussion but where on earth did Tayside get the "monkey chattering" from and do they really think it'll help business?!
It\'s an interesting discussion but where on earth did Tayside get the "monkey chattering" from and do they really think it'll help business?!
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Everyone knows that women are better at multi-tasking.
I keep reminding my Mrs of this when she's nattering to me while I'm trying to watch telly. She'll be going on and on about something, over the top of the telly (and hence I can't take the TV program in) and then she'll start talking about the telly program, which I've totally missed because she's been nattering, yet she's taken it all in !
Far superior to men......in many ways
I keep reminding my Mrs of this when she's nattering to me while I'm trying to watch telly. She'll be going on and on about something, over the top of the telly (and hence I can't take the TV program in) and then she'll start talking about the telly program, which I've totally missed because she's been nattering, yet she's taken it all in !
Far superior to men......in many ways
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Bless. I think they are trying to be well-meaning in encouraging more women to try flying but somehow, I feel it may have fallen flat. But perhaps I'm in no position to comment as I already have a PPL and didn't need any encouragement to do it - I was going to do it and ain't nobody was gonna stop me!
Monocock, is it me to whom you refer or my very good friend Whirlybird? Careful how you answer that!
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Bless. I think they are trying to be well-meaning in encouraging more women to try flying but somehow, I feel it may have fallen flat. But perhaps I'm in no position to comment as I already have a PPL and didn't need any encouragement to do it - I was going to do it and ain't nobody was gonna stop me!
Monocock, is it me to whom you refer or my very good friend Whirlybird? Careful how you answer that!
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because deep down I am scared of her...
I don't believe we have met?!
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I haven't met Monocock either.
I guess I just have ever so, ever so scary posts. Maybe they leap out of the page and attack you or something?
Now for a complete digression - I was apparently the first woman in the UK to fly a Schweizer 333 yesterday!!!!! What does this prove? Absolutely nothing. Why am I telling you? No reason - just a monkey-chattering thought which surfaced in my brain as I was writing.
I guess I just have ever so, ever so scary posts. Maybe they leap out of the page and attack you or something?
Now for a complete digression - I was apparently the first woman in the UK to fly a Schweizer 333 yesterday!!!!! What does this prove? Absolutely nothing. Why am I telling you? No reason - just a monkey-chattering thought which surfaced in my brain as I was writing.