- Joined
- Oct 30, 2003
- Messages
- 18,363
- Location
- Santa Maria, California
- Aircraft
- Givens Predator
- Total Flight Time
- 2600+ in rotorcraft
It is nice to see that gyroplane pilots are not the only ones who feel training on the internet is sufficient to learn to pilot an aircraft.
The Quad City Challenger II he destroyed is a 460 pound two place airplane.
Below is an excerpt from the accident report:
“Mr. Scott had purchased the aircraft about a week and a half before the accident flight. This was his first flight. He had no previous flight time nor had he received any instruction. He was not aware that a pilot certificate was required to fly the aircraft. He had some familiarization with flying from the internet. Mr. Scott reported that he had only intended to taxi the airplane; however a gust of wind caused it to become airborne. He ultimately flew for about twenty five minutes to get the hang of things. He attempted to land but was unable because the turbulence would grab the airplane and throw it around. After his final landing attempt he again decided to go around due to turbulence. He thought the aircraft had cleared the trees near the flight path; however, the airplane was overcome with the turbulence which resulted in it striking a tree.”
The Quad City Challenger II he destroyed is a 460 pound two place airplane.
Below is an excerpt from the accident report:
“Mr. Scott had purchased the aircraft about a week and a half before the accident flight. This was his first flight. He had no previous flight time nor had he received any instruction. He was not aware that a pilot certificate was required to fly the aircraft. He had some familiarization with flying from the internet. Mr. Scott reported that he had only intended to taxi the airplane; however a gust of wind caused it to become airborne. He ultimately flew for about twenty five minutes to get the hang of things. He attempted to land but was unable because the turbulence would grab the airplane and throw it around. After his final landing attempt he again decided to go around due to turbulence. He thought the aircraft had cleared the trees near the flight path; however, the airplane was overcome with the turbulence which resulted in it striking a tree.”