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03/22/2007 11:31:00 PM · #1 |
Well last weekend I was in Southern Utah in the Glen Canyon National Area taking a few pics and some video. I had my video camera setup on the Hite Bridge which is the only bridge crossing the Colorado River in about 75 miles in both direction. As I had the video running I heard a loud roar. At first I thought it was a jet boat. To my surprise it was a large private airplane that was flying at water level between sheer sandstone cliffs that are about 100 yards apart. It continued and flew under the bridge. At first I thought I had not turned the video camera on but after I got home I found indeed I had captured the flight.
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So now I need to find a news agency that wants to do a story on aircraft and building issues i.e. 911. This was so illegal being too low, inside a national Park area and flying under a hiway bridge. I sure hope the pilot enjoyed the fight, depending on who ends up with this he might have a lot of explaining to do ;).
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Anyway here is two video still captures, not good captures from screen saving but video is pretty good.
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Message edited by author 2007-03-25 01:46:07. |
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03/22/2007 11:38:48 PM · #2 |
Oh, man, what an idiot. I hope he thought it was worth his license. Did you get his tail number? Even if not, please call your local FAA office with a description of the plane, location, time of day, and where he headed afterward.
Idiots like this give the rest of us private pilots a bad name. No 9/11 connection, just a guy (I'm sure it's a guy) who's feeling cocky.
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03/23/2007 12:14:10 AM · #3 |
my guess is that it's worth something.
(I bet it's worth a LOT to the idiot pilot of the plane)
but seriously, I would be willing to guess that it has the potential to be worth a lot if the quality is half way decent.
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03/23/2007 12:30:08 AM · #4 |
That pilot might already be in trouble. I bet he disappeared briefly from radar during that stunt. The FAA doesn't like it when that happens.
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03/23/2007 05:35:16 AM · #5 |
| My wife's stepfather got thrown out of the airforce for flying upside down under the Golden Gate Bridge (circa late 60s early 70s). I guess he never got adventure out of his system as he was killed in a motorcycle acident a few years ago. |
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03/23/2007 05:59:21 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by hyperfocal:
My wife's stepfather got thrown out of the airforce for flying upside down under the Golden Gate Bridge (circa late 60s early 70s). I guess he never got adventure out of his system as he was killed in a motorcycle acident a few years ago. |
That's depressing. Still, I have the same urge to do something crazy and fun like that every time I see the golden gate, there's just something about it.
However, the G.G. bridge is also known for mass suicide. Which reminds me, R.I.P. John Skinner-age 17
The Bridge
Message edited by author 2007-03-23 05:59:42.
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03/23/2007 06:18:02 AM · #7 |
I'd say call your local TV news stations and see if they are willing to buy it. Also, contact the Federal Aviation Administration and offer them a copy (free) as well.
If you sell this to a news station, be sure to let them know beforehand if you also provide it to the FAA
~Terry
Message edited by author 2007-03-23 06:46:14.
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03/23/2007 06:36:15 AM · #8 |
OK, so I think this needs a little moderation... I don't think nobody was in serious danger here, except perharps the pilot and passengers (if any) of the airplane. It obviously have nothing to do with terrorists activities (airplane vs. building & 911). It is just another instance of a jackass on motor-something, internet is full of such clips.
Letting the media get a hold of this will just add to the unjustified paranoia terrorists are desesperatly looking for.
Vince
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03/23/2007 07:09:25 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
That pilot might already be in trouble. I bet he disappeared briefly from radar during that stunt. The FAA doesn't like it when that happens. |
Not necessarily true. Many aircraft, especially small private aircraft, fly under VFR (Visual Flight Rules) without the assistance of the FAA's air traffic controllers. This is especially true in rural and remote areas where the air traffic is less dense.
It is possible for this aircraft to have taken off from and then landed at an uncontrolled airfield and the FAA not have ever known that it flew that day. Even if it took off from a controlled airfield at which air traffic services are required to be used, he can terminate those services once he leaves the controlled area and fly VFR without assistance and radar flight following. |
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03/23/2007 07:29:47 AM · #10 |
| I'd like to see the video as you just can't tell much from the stills, however it is VERY possible they had complete permission or were in some form of training. |
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03/23/2007 07:30:30 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
That pilot might already be in trouble. I bet he disappeared briefly from radar during that stunt. The FAA doesn't like it when that happens. |
Not true at all. VFR and he doesn't need to be on any radar or talking to anyone in ATC.
Message edited by author 2007-03-23 07:31:21. |
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03/23/2007 07:32:13 AM · #12 |
I'm not suggesting that this was terrorist-related at all. I'm sure it wasn't. Judging by the photos, though, it appears he did violate FAA regulations regarding minimum safe altitudes and possibly careless or reckless operation.
~Terry
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03/23/2007 07:34:37 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by ClubJuggle:
I'm not suggesting that this was terrorist-related at all. I'm sure it wasn't. Judging by the photos, though, it appears he did violate FAA regulations regarding minimum safe altitudes and possibly careless or reckless operation.
~Terry |
Most definitely unless he had some form of permission which isn't entirely out of the question.
I'd be lying if I said I had not broken any FAA regs in my flying as well, but it amounts to a speeding ticket, no flying under bridges for me. ;) |
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03/23/2007 07:48:44 AM · #14 |
| that was a taping of S.O.A.P.2 |
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03/23/2007 09:07:49 AM · #15 |
perhaps it was the DNR or another Government Agency doing an overhead survey in which case they probably would have permission to fly that low.
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03/23/2007 11:21:24 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by Bugzeye:
perhaps it was the DNR or another Government Agency doing an overhead survey in which case they probably would have permission to fly that low. |
I very seriously doubt it. Flying within the walls of a canyon is just about as dangerous as you can get. Very hard to imagine why that would be necessary. And then toss going under a bridge into the mix.
But sure, anything's possible. It might have been a stunt for a film, again with permission. Letting the FAA know would get it on record, anyway, and if it turned out it was legit, no harm done.
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03/23/2007 11:32:38 AM · #17 |
How's this for crazy? Gotta love the Sukhoi.
Just "Plane" Nuts |
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03/23/2007 11:50:09 AM · #18 |
He didn't hurt anyone, who cares? Makes for a good story to tell but does it really need to end up as a "Fox News Alert" and add to this country's already prolonged paranoia?
No harm, no foul.
JM
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03/23/2007 02:17:20 PM · #19 |
maybe it was luke skywalker. remember the death star? he's got to practice somewhere...
It's not impossible. I used to bull's-eye womp rats in my T-sixteen back home. They're not much bigger than two meters.
Message edited by author 2007-03-23 14:17:47.
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03/23/2007 02:24:07 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by jmosher:
He didn't hurt anyone, who cares? JM |
That's actually pretty close to the FAA's approach for private pilots. Many of the regs are designed to keep you, the pilot, from hurting others.
But are you really saying it's cool, as long as he didn't take out the bridge? The threat of crashing into it isn't something to regulate against?
I agree completely that this isn't anything about terrorism and shouldn't be portrayed as such.
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03/23/2007 02:39:55 PM · #21 |
Great catch! Without a tail number there is no way to bust the guy though. Too bad... Since there wasn't a camera crew at the bridge, I doubt it was a pre approved stunt. If it was Indian Reservation they may have been legal, but you said it was a national park.
He could have hit the bridge, which could possibly be enough to make the bridge undriveable or even kill people on or near the bridge at the time. And considering the bridge is the only one for 75 miles, think of the people that would be inconvienced for the years it could take to build a new bridge or repair it? He was putting more at risk then himself (assuming a him...) and passengers. |
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03/23/2007 02:40:28 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by jmosher:
He didn't hurt anyone, who cares? Makes for a good story to tell but does it really need to end up as a "Fox News Alert" and add to this country's already prolonged paranoia?
No harm, no foul.
JM |
No harm, no foul? If I run through a red light at 90 mph while your kids are crossing in the cross walk and I'm lucky enough not to hit anyone or thing should that be a defense for not getting a ticket? |
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03/23/2007 03:49:17 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by error99:
How's this for crazy? Gotta love the Sukhoi.
Just "Plane" Nuts |
if you think that guy is crazy, check this out:
Jet Man |
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03/23/2007 04:16:55 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by Gauti:
Originally posted by error99:
How's this for crazy? Gotta love the Sukhoi.
Just "Plane" Nuts |
if you think that guy is crazy, check this out:
Jet Man |
wow now thats awesome, I would jump at the chance to do that
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03/23/2007 04:20:26 PM · #25 |
How illegal and how serious a violation it may be is not for any of us to decide. I would turn a copy of the tape over to the FAA or the National Park Service and let them ask the questions.
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