Another Delta pilot makes the news...
11-12-2009, 04:34 AM
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DC-3 pilot harrasses the police
One used to be able to get a DC-3 type with him here:
The Aviator Network - Website for Pilots
But he's now here:
Police: Pilot tried to strike officers with plane | ajc.com
Sounds a little odd.
The Aviator Network - Website for Pilots
But he's now here:
Police: Pilot tried to strike officers with plane | ajc.com
Sounds a little odd.
11-12-2009, 05:27 AM
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Another Delta pilot makes the news...
Georgia Pilot Threatens To Hit Officer's Car With Airplane - News Story - WSB Atlanta
Actions such as these has really brought down our stock.
Actions such as these has really brought down our stock.
11-12-2009, 05:41 AM
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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.
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.
11-12-2009, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Justdoinmyjob
Unfortunately, a quick look at the seniority list shows that he is.
11-12-2009, 06:22 AM
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The good news is that this incident did not occur while he was working. I can't conclude anything definitive in terms of guilt from the article, but then again, I don't care.
This is between him and the FAA, or whatever police department wants a piece of him. If, after he gets his due process in that venue (whatever venue it is), he is indeed found guilty, then the problem takes care of itself. The same is true if he's innocent.
If you can't live your life in a way that allows you to safely put on the monkey suit and show up for work, then you're disqualified. Otherwsie, you remain qualified. End of story.
This is between him and the FAA, or whatever police department wants a piece of him. If, after he gets his due process in that venue (whatever venue it is), he is indeed found guilty, then the problem takes care of itself. The same is true if he's innocent.
If you can't live your life in a way that allows you to safely put on the monkey suit and show up for work, then you're disqualified. Otherwsie, you remain qualified. End of story.
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