Austin pilot burns home then crashes plane intentionally

[Hung Start]

Good God!
He didn't file a flight plan?? How could this be???

But then again, what destination would he file? A lat/lon, or just a pissed off point in space??"

Hung

 

[gutshotdraw]

Let the hand-wringing begin. Can't wait for the first ass-clown Congressional ignoramus to demand hearings on "increasing light aircraft security" so this can never happen again. In other words, kiss general aviation goodbye.

 

[Blue Dude]

I'm still waiting for Congress to ban rental trucks, fertilizer and diesel fuel, which really were used in a terrorist act.

No, I'm not really. There's always a Congresscritter or two (Franken, etc.) who will submit doomed bills to make it look like they're "doing something" for the cameras, but nothing will come of it.

 

[skydash]

Well....I think it's obvious what the next step is.....we MUST ban ALL assault airplanes!

 

[Tejas-Jet]

Cherokee 140= dangerous airplane when near govt buildings

 

[RP170]

Be interesting to see how the TSA clowns try to increase security on GA now even though there is no way to stop someone flying their own airplane. They'll try to come up with some knee jerk reaction procedures that make no sense whatsoever.

 

[swa737-700]

This is on the "majors" thread because...

May his family and all those affected by his cowardly act find the comfort they need.

 

[PeanuckleCRJ]

You'll now have to file a flightplan to your building or landmark of choice.

 

[Captain Morgan]

You'll now have to file a flightplan to your building or landmark of choice.

Hahaha! I could see it now,...

Flight Service: "Cleveland Flight Service, may I help you..."

Mustafa: "Yes I would like to file a I.. no VFR flight plan."

Flight Service: "Go ahead with it."

Mustafa: "I am a 767... N***** originating, BOS."

Flight Service: "...and your destination..."

Mustafa: "The World Trade Center..."

Flight Service: "Oh ok... W-T-C, got it... and fuel on board?"

Mustafa: "Uhmm... about 6 hours..."

Mustafa: "Oh I almost forgot, I will not be filing an alternate today..."

***Oh by the way, this is purely a fictional dialogue and is satyrical in nature.***