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Senator that landed on closed runway doesn't even say he screwed up.
Description of the landing and report from the FAA. A lesson on how famous and important people can get away with just about anything. (www.thesmokinggun.com) Mehr...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Well, hasnt the venerable Senator ever heard of NOTAMS. They would have alerted him of the closure before he departed. But then, he probably doesnt need to get a briefing like the rest of us. The FAR's specifically state that a PIC is responsible to have ALL RELAVENT information in his preflight before departing. Anyone who doesnt do this is breaking and FAR. This gives the FAA a way of putting blame on the pilot any times something like this happens. Well, then again, he is a SENATOR!
Where did the title of this squawk come from, as in "didn't even say he screwed up"? How would you know that?
If I landed my plane like that, I'd be in deep trouble and probably wouldn't be allowed to fly again. This "senator" is an arse.
If you're going to continue flying at age 76, you should have another, preferably younger, pilot in the right seat to keep you from doing stupid things, like landing on a closed runway.
Ah, you children making fun of the old guy. You probably would have wiped everyone out. You guys are really cool.
That said, the Senator part is foolishness. I have no idea whether his "remedial training" is standard for such as this or not. If not it's a travesty.
Anyway, maybe some day you pups will be flying at 76. Or maybe not, consider the alternative.
Endeavor to persevere.
That said, the Senator part is foolishness. I have no idea whether his "remedial training" is standard for such as this or not. If not it's a travesty.
Anyway, maybe some day you pups will be flying at 76. Or maybe not, consider the alternative.
Endeavor to persevere.
I like how he thinks he didn't do anything wrong but agreed to some remedial training anyhow. 76 as well. Does his twin have a walker modification with tennis balls on the nose?