Cops lie. Particularly about things they do not understand, like attempting to make up local code violations for activity expressly regulated by the Federal Government.
For pilots it is a difficult experience because we know the rules, but the locals do not. We expect Cops to follow the rules, but when it comes to aviation they have no training or experience. The result is dangerously unpredictable, but the Cops have the State on their side and no accountability. On the other hand, the PILOT is held to a much higher standard than your typical criminal... and it is a news worthy story.
The lesson for all of us is that when it comes to Cops and aviation, we live in a third world country where they make up the rules, they have the guns, and if we fail in act act of their "simon says" game, we are guilty of obstruction of justice. They also make up stories and other Cops corroborate those stories.
... if this guy is smart, he'll remain cool and calm, let the news story blow over then ask for a dismissal. The Prosecutor (who also will know nothing about aviation) will drop the case because he does not wish to look foolish prosecuting laws that do not apply on facts he does not understand.
Last edited by Bucking Bar : 11-12-2009 at 06:16 AM.
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