This guy was like 69 years old and it's sure questionable how
up to date he was. The account I read said when intercepted
by the Blackhawks he totally froze and the student pilot
had to take over and land the plane. His flying career needs
to end.

There's no excuse for not getting a briefing and getting
the NOTAMS. I don't leave the ground without getting
a briefing and I fly in a low traffic part of the country.



"SolarSapien" wrote in message
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So, ah, where was FAA Air Traffic control during this debacle??? Real warm
fuzzy knowing a 150 can just wander in the most restricted airspace on
Earth with no bells and whistles before it was 3 miles away from the White
House. It should have been noticed 60 miles out not 3.

Got to be an Air Traffic screw up also



Finally, when the Cessna came within three miles of the White House --
just a few minutes flying time -- it altered course.

After landing in Frederick, the pilot and student pilot were handcuffed
and questioned before being released. Authorities said the two had become
lost.

Sheaffer and Martin have not been available for comment.

Sheaffer didn't take the most basic steps required of pilots before
operating an aircraft, the Post reported, citing FAA records. He failed to
check the weather report before leaving Smoketown, and he didn't check the
FAA's "Notices to Airmen," which informs pilots of airspace restrictions.

Greg Martin, the FAA spokesman, would not confirm the Post's account.