Guest SrPilot Posted June 14, 2016 Posted June 14, 2016 It’s not often that the day job gives me an opportunity to consider issues regarding events related to aviation. When I began reading Wallaesa v. FAA (D.C. Cir., June 10, 2016), a ruling from the District of Columbia Circuit Court - a federal appellate court - I knew I was in for a treat. The opinion begins: BROWN, Circuit Judge: In the catalog of human endeavors, few activities are as fragile as flight. The air offers no mercy for mistakes and no second chances. Flight is, as Winston Churchill observed, “an extremely dangerous, jealous and exacting mistress,” demanding unfettered attention and respect. WINSTON S. CHURCHILL, THOUGHTS AND ADVENTURES 128 (Leo Cooper pub., 1990). In that unforgiving environment, otherwise minor disruptions may threaten major damage. In line with that reality, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA or Agency), charged with ‘promot[ing] safe flight of civil aircraft,’ has long prohibited conduct aboard commercial flights that interferes with crewmember duties. In the determination now on review, the FAA Administrator assessed a civil penalty against Brian Wallaesa for violating that rule aboard a Southwest Airlines flight in 2009.” The facts are worth reading. The opinion is available at: https://www.cadc.uscourts.gov/internet/opinions.nsf/B6E502C91060629D85257FCE005254B7/$file/13-1222-1618604.pdf In sum, let it be know that before attempting to woo a young lass on a commercial flight being operated under the jurisdiction of the Federal Aviation Administration, you should thoroughly understand the limits imposed on your endeavors (or endeavours?).
Guest SrPilot Posted June 14, 2016 Posted June 14, 2016 In sum, let it be know . . . . "In sum, let it be known . . . ."
IBob Posted June 14, 2016 Posted June 14, 2016 You know you're in trouble when they roll out Winston....)
pmccarthy Posted June 14, 2016 Posted June 14, 2016 The woman was lucky it happened on a plane where he could be observed and restrained. 1
rankamateur Posted June 14, 2016 Posted June 14, 2016 I have a problem. The document seems to be incomplete at the end of page 7. It had been an interesting read up until then. Let me know when the final draft is released.
Kiwi303 Posted June 14, 2016 Posted June 14, 2016 page 7? anyone got TL:DR down to say... three pargraphs?
Marty_d Posted June 15, 2016 Posted June 15, 2016 I don't think "wooing" is the correct terminology. "Making a complete ar*se of oneself" seems more apt. 2
facthunter Posted June 15, 2016 Posted June 15, 2016 Unsecured cargo of the self loading variety. Nev 2 1
Gnarly Gnu Posted June 15, 2016 Posted June 15, 2016 They fined the stoner $3300, haha good luck with retrieving that. Three bucks might be OK. Wonder if he got to see her on the video in court. BTW crazy how these waste of oxygen lawyers will argue over minutiae for hours about a trivial event that barely needed to go to court in the first place. Charging by time no doubt. 1
Guest SrPilot Posted June 15, 2016 Posted June 15, 2016 I have a problem. The document seems to be incomplete at the end of page 7. It had been an interesting read up until then. Let me know when the final draft is released. The document has 24 pages. When I clicked on the link I got the full document. Not sure why you got only 7 pages. Here's the link again: https://www.cadc.uscourts.gov/internet/opinions.nsf/B6E502C91060629D85257FCE005254B7/$file/13-1222-1618604.pdf page 7? anyone got TL:DR down to say... three pargraphs? Wait - Kiwi, you think we can say something in only 3 paragraphs?! Amazing.
bexrbetter Posted June 15, 2016 Posted June 15, 2016 page 7? anyone got TL:DR down to say... three pargraphs? Asshill annoys hot Babe and hot Babe moves seats. Asshill pursues despite 2 attendants and seatbelt sign. Traveling FBI Agent bounces Asshill and secures him till landing. 1 2 1 1
DWF Posted June 15, 2016 Posted June 15, 2016 I have a problem. The document seems to be incomplete at the end of page 7. It had been an interesting read up until then. Let me know when the final draft is released. I think your problem is that (page 7) is where the big footnote starts and then continues on the BOTTOM HALF of page 8 meanwhile the saga continues from before the footnote starts (half way down page 7) to the start of page 8. Did anyone make sense of that? I made it to page 24 (via footnotes). There are some strange people in this world!
dutchroll Posted June 16, 2016 Posted June 16, 2016 It's always fascinating seeing people who have no insight into their own behaviour. The guy clearly has some "issues" he needs to work through with a counsellor. 1
facthunter Posted June 16, 2016 Posted June 16, 2016 Clearly has some illusionary concept of what "rights" he has. Not unusual and not being aware of the situation as to how it affects others is often part of the package. Nev
facthunter Posted June 16, 2016 Posted June 16, 2016 They caused it. He didn't ask to be born. sure. Nev 1
Old Koreelah Posted June 16, 2016 Posted June 16, 2016 Perhaps, like too many parents, they raised him to believe everything revolved around him. 1
farri Posted June 16, 2016 Posted June 16, 2016 Temporary? Possibly! ......At the time of the incident! After that?.......Well that`s another story!!!
rankamateur Posted June 16, 2016 Posted June 16, 2016 ....Temporary Insanity....????? Thought they call it thinking with your little head! 1
Marty_d Posted June 16, 2016 Posted June 16, 2016 Most of us (males) think with our little head from time to time... doesn't mean we make dicks of ourselves acting on it. 1 1
Gnarly Gnu Posted June 16, 2016 Posted June 16, 2016 We can only speculate about this stuff until someone posts a photo of the girl. 1
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