Glider Pilot arrested for airspace

On 1/13/2013 12:02 PM, Ramy wrote:
On Sunday, January 13, 2013 11:08:02 AM UTC-8, Eric Greenwell wrote:


"Good ole' boy system" or not, being part of the "system" by
having

these folks understand what we do and the level of threat we
present

will prevent a recurrence of this event. It will spread the message
of

soaring in a place that obviously needs it, and might even attract
a new

member or two as they tell others about the glider rides and how
much

they and their kids enjoyed them. The next time a glider is spotted
near

the plant, they can turn to the other workers and explain how the
pilot

is looking for thermal, instead of calling the cops.

Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us"
to

email me)

I wish you stop bringing this suggestion, if nothing else out of
respect to Robin. It is pity if he can't sue and win, but will be
even more pity if he will be asked to give a free ride to the
policeman who arrested him. I wouldn't blame him if he forget to
buckle him and proceed to fly inverted...

I believe this matter is too serious to leave to the people that just
want revenge. What I hope for is a change in behavior and attitude, and
I think that is much more likely to happen if they can learn about the
sport and the people in it. But, if Robin wants to contact me, I'd be
happy to listen to him. My email address is ; full
contact info is on the SSA site.

I don't think anyone should ask Robin to give rides to these people.
That can be done by any competent pilot, but the pilot should be better
than average at "meeting and greeting", so the plant and police people
see our sport in it's best possible light.

Jayne or Frank might be excellent choices to contact the Hartsville
people, or could suggest someone else that could offer the rides in a
compelling fashion. Maybe there is glider pilot from the Hartsville area
that would have some association with the plant/police, and make it
easier for them to accept the idea.

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Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us" to
email me)