Stolen Jet found in Georgia

Agreed, that they don't just "give these things away." But wouldn't you
agree, that once you get your ticket, it is very possible to not stay
current or proficient if you don't practice regularly? Would you agree
that there are some pilots out there who got their PPL long ago, and now
fly so infrequently as to be a danger to themselves, their passengers, or
those below?

Personally, I think a VFR ticket only s/b eliminated. All pilots should
have to be able to fly IFR. That would eliminate hundreds of mishaps per
year. Nothings perfect of course, but these learn to fly in a month
schools are insane, IMHO.

BTW, the reason I stopped training after about 15 hours was not that I
couldn't ultimately get the ticket. I realized that it would take
constant dedication, and lots of time, to stay safe as a PPL. Too many
other pulls on my time, and too many other interests. So I pulled the
plug. I still think it was the right thing to do.

Ironically, now that I am about to semi-retire, I may actually pick it up
again. But I would certainly want to buy a fairly new plane. And I would
expect to pay my user fees for the "right" to fly.

I think it certainly is an ADIZ argument. Boyer has (disingenously, of
course) argued that the ADIZ is unnecessary largely because of the minimal
threat posed by light aircraft ("I fly a C-150: fear me"). Now, we all
know that jets and big turboprops also fly GA.

Personally, from what I know, I would think that small aircraft like most
Cessnas and Pipers s/b exempted from the ADIZ. But this gets difficult
politically: AOPA would then be standing against the biz jet owners. A
unified front is preferable. But if this thing gets traction (as I
stongly suspect it will, if not a foregone conclusion), Boyer may decide
to change tactics.

Ironically, now that I am about to semi-retire, I may actually pick it up
again. But I would certainly want to buy a fairly new plane.

Then you could patrol the skiing NG's and scold all the would be skiers
that only go skiing once or twice a year ;-)

Particularly the larger built ones, or the older ones who's eye sight
might be failing!

Hours of new fun, for when your a pilot and the weather is stopping you
flying.

What does one have to do with the other?????

If skiers start racing across my property and waking me up and making a
racket and breaking all kinds of laws, I will harass them. When I was an
ski instructor in my 20s and when people skied recklessly, we had the
power to clip their tickets. Usually, you would put a red stripe on the
ticket first, as a warning. Then if the transgressor did it again, it got
clipped and he/she could head to the bar where they belong. Many skiers
routinely admonish others who break the rules (although it is usually the
boarders who do stupid stuff). I wish more pilots and airport sponsors
would police their own, since the FAA really doesn't give a damn about
noise abatement, busting the 1000 ft minimum, etc.

If I decide to pursue my PPL in another year or so, I will obey the FARs
and noise abatement procedures. I would not join AOPA under any
circumstances of course. ;-)

Are u gonna pursue your pilot license, or are you gonna drop out like
Skylune did?

"Skylune" wrote in message
lkaboutaviation.com...

Personally, I think a VFR ticket only s/b eliminated. All pilots should
have to be able to fly IFR. That would eliminate hundreds of mishaps per
year. Nothings perfect of course, but these learn to fly in a month
schools are insane, IMHO.


Why don't you propose a way to fix all the accidents on the road first. I'd
rather fly with a pilot (graduated from the month long school) than half the
drivers on the street today.

So how did they catch the guy?


"gatt" wrote in message
...

"jwilljr" wrote in message news:gce3f.5645

Man Arrested, Charged in Jet Joy Ride

There's a serious mispelling there. Should be:

"Dumbass Arrested..."

His passengers blew the whistle. They didn't know the plane was
"borrowed" until reading the newspapers.

"John Doe" wrote in message
news:b1C3f.3293$L24.1909@lakeread01...
So how did they catch the guy?


"gatt" wrote in message
...

"jwilljr" wrote in message news:gce3f.5645

Man Arrested, Charged in Jet Joy Ride

There's a serious mispelling there. Should be:

"Dumbass Arrested..."

wrote in message
oups.com...
Lure? I didn't know unlocked planes exuded an aura.

Meh. Just a figure of speech. Not to be taken literally.

Ask some older folks how they could go away for weeks with their doors
unlocked without a worry.

Skylune wrote:
If skiers start racing across my property

that's where you are obviously confused: I don't
know about skiiers, but I can assure you that
no airplane has *ever* flown through your property,
and never will, because the airspace above your property
is not yours in the first place; you should have
asked before buying anything...

--Sylvain

In article
outaviation.com,
says...


Here's the reaction from one of my favorite political commentators:

http://michellemalkin.com/archives/003699.htm


Your favorite?
I find her avaition and general awareness discomfiting. . .