A reluctance to take the controls

However, flying is always likely to appeal to more men than women, so
a 50/50 ratio would be unlikely.

I would guess that it is closer to 95/5 male to female.

Ron Lee

Jay Honeck writes:

I agree. However, MX said "flying is ALWAYS likely to appeal to more
men" -- and I know for a fact that Mary would take serious umbrage at
such an absolute statement.

Maybe, but in large populations, this will always be true. There are
many differences between the sexes that are so small that they are
overshadowed by differences between individuals, and yet they will
still be absolutely solid and consistent when large populations are
compared.

Both of us share the fervent hope that more women can (and will) be
drawn to flying. Mary is an active member of the 99s (I'm a "49
1/2"...), and our first successfully mentored new pilot was a woman,
just this past summer. We hope there will be many more to come.

Removing factors that might discourage women will bring more women to
flying, but chances are that they will never be as interested in it as
men. This seems to apply to all motor vehicles, not just aircraft.

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Jose wrote:

"better example"? Not!

Why not?

For the same reason Russian Roulette would be a dumb example.

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On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:18:35 -0800, "Peter Duniho"
wrote:

"Jose" wrote in message
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"better example"? Not!

Why not?

Because it's too extreme, of course. Haven't you been paying attention? If
you come up with an example that is so obviously not within the interests of
the people with whom you are "discussing" this, then you clearly are
hijacking the thread, using personal attacks for your own agenda and
distracting from the real issue (whatever that might be).

I mean, really...the nerve of you, Jose. Using an example that your
debating partners can't wiggle out of with a "sure, I'd do that". What are
you thinking? If you don't leave loopholes, how are they going to maintain
a facade of having a point?

Pete



Now THAT was hysterical.

z

For the same reason Russian Roulette would be a dumb example.

Well, no. Russian Roulette does not provide any benefits for the
player. This is not just my opinion, it is an inference from the fact
that so few people actually play the game. However, a lot of people do
lines. There must be something in it.

And it is not without merit that some argue that the primary damage done
by (illegal) drugs is due to their illegality, and not their
pharmacology. In any case, there are places where it is legal to do
drugs. If Jay were at such a location, would he take the opportunity?

Jose
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Jose wrote:

For the same reason Russian Roulette would be a dumb example.


Well, no. Russian Roulette does not provide any benefits for the
player.



Neither do drugs.

Mxsmanic wrote:
Removing factors that might discourage women will bring more women to
flying, but chances are that they will never be as interested in it as
men. This seems to apply to all motor vehicles, not just aircraft.

I'd be careful how you phrase it ...
There will likely never be as MANY women interested in flying as men,
but some of us are definitely *just AS interested* as any male pilot.

Shirl

Mxsmanic wrote:
I don't know. I'm not an engine mechanic. But it seems like every
engine I ever see is covered with oil or grease or something. I do
wonder where it all comes from (something must be leaking if it gets
all over the exterior), but mechanics don't seem to find it odd.

I don't know what engines you're looking at, but all the aircraft
engines of airplane owners I know are clean, and our mechanics
definitely take issue with any grime/grease/oil on the engine. Again,
how would you know if something's there that shouldn't be if it is
covered with grime?

Shirl

"Jay Beckman" wrote:
Please Don't feed the Troll...

Arrrgh. Who is the troll?

Neither do drugs.

That is an opinion, not a fact. Many people find that (illegal
recreational) drugs =do= provide a benefit. That's why they take them.

There are those that say personal flying provides no benefit.

Jose
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