OT --Fortunate Individuals

[VCN-1]

This had to be a frighting experience. Especially after leaning the pilot's status

http://www.ntsb.gov/aviationquery/br...14X21335&key=1

VCN-1

[Barnes]

wow. But i did know a guy who was serious about having a few lessons and then keeping an R22 on his land to "learn on" by himself. As he was dislexic he was worried about taking the written multipule choice exams. An instructor friend and I promised to report him if he did it for the safety of others.

[falcon409]

Talk about shootin' yourself in the foot. Not only will he face criminal charges and prosecution for basically "stealing" the Heli, but he can kiss his A&P and IA Certs goodbye as well. Just dumb.

[kilo delta]

This story reminds me of the US C130 that was stolen by a ground crew member in the UK (Mildenhall?) back in the late 60's/early 70's. I believe the Herc crashed some time afterwards, though some say it was deliberately brought down after it was intercepted by US jets.