Pilot gets 60 days in jail for buzzing pier

Rudy · Post by **Rudy** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:07 am

http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-s ... 0433.story

oleo · Post by **oleo** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:31 am

"They're maybe 10 feet above the pier".....wow.....some people.

into the blue · Post by **into the blue** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:49 am

One has to really question his decision-making ability. Isn't it pretty obvious that doing that sort of thing will lead to nothing but trouble with authorities? I call the 60-day sentence a fair punishment - it'll give him some time to think.

Kilo-Kilo · Post by **Kilo-Kilo** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 11:54 am

What street racing is to NHRA, barnstorming is to airshow circuit. What a self-absorbed moron.

moocow · Post by **moocow** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 1:52 pm

So he was promoting Iron Eagle 7? Isn't aviation related offences in Federal jurisdiction? I'm surprise he went to jail under a State law.

nimbostratus · Post by **nimbostratus** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 3:18 pm

Anyone involved in the production of Iron Eagle 7 deserves jail time...

Nimbo

Ecco · Post by **Ecco** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 5:25 pm

Simply outrageous !

trey kule · Post by **trey kule** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:59 pm

oh man., that was some sweet flying, ah,,,,, I mean,,, ah.....the bastard should be taken out and hung from his heels ( at a height so as not endanger people or property in case of a rope break)....we all agree that this was stupid and dangerous...so good to know that no Canadian pilot would do anything like this......

iflyforpie · Post by **iflyforpie** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:07 pm

The 48-year old was convicted of violating a rarely used provision of the California Public Utilities Code that is designed to protect the public from careless and reckless pilots.

Not that I am condoning this at all, but what authority does the State of California have over Civil Aviation? They really do think they are their own country...

MacStork · Post by **MacStork** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:48 pm

You have got to be shitting me!

1&2SpooledUp · Post by **1&2SpooledUp** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:09 pm

People are so parinoid about everything these days . Although I do think the low passes were uncalled for, 20 years ago people would be cracking beers and watching the free show instead of calling 911. They should be more concerned about their failing economy. My 2 cents!

niss · Post by **niss** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:30 am

Where the hell did my post go????

Ecco · Post by **Ecco** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 6:50 am

1&2SpooledUp wrote:People are so parinoid about everything these days . Although I do think the low passes were uncalled for, 20 years ago people would be cracking beers and watching the free show instead of calling 911. They should be more concerned about their failing economy. My 2 cents!

You got a point..But as an aviator, would be scared to death being in the crowd watching such a Moffo.. Plus my 2 little childs would've been also scared out pretty much.!

No really !! It was insane..

ant_321 · Post by **ant_321** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:28 am

Wish I was there to see it!

Beefitarian · Post by **Beefitarian** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:12 am

I think they were upset because it was an L-39. If he used a jet that could pass the strict "California emissions standards" he would have had no problem.

viccoastdog · Post by **viccoastdog** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 4:52 pm

The incident occurred in 2008, so it took some time for the prosecution to go-ahead. I am curious to know if there were any FAA-based/federal sanctions taken against the pilot.

Honestly, 60 days is too light a sentence. Just imagine if this idiot's timing was off by half a second and plowed into the pier. Imagine the carnage. Imagine the backlash against GA and warbirds in the media.

sinker · Post by **sinker** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 6:15 pm

I wonder if its like owning a sportbike?
I am a super slow and careful driver in my SUV but put me on my GSX-R and even I think I am an Idiot. I dunno, I betcha if i were to strap on that little rocket I'd be in a world of shit too!

Sinker

sanjet · Post by **sanjet** » Sat Nov 19, 2011 12:50 pm

There's 7 Iron Eagle movies now?!?! I lost interest halfway during the second one!

looproll · Post by **looproll** » Sat Nov 19, 2011 3:03 pm

Love the screaming people in the video and the person interviewed that said something like, "What was a military plane doing so close to civilians?" hahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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