The FAA Is Not a Joke

A year ago, William Wier was the pilot of a Cessna 172 that crashed into Baker Mountain in Maine. He and his 3 passengers all died.

According to the report, the pilot was low to the ground, with ten degrees of wing flaps and at full power.

What the hell was this man thinking? Was he asking
to stall at a low altitude?

There are minimum safe altitudes, mountainous terrain and obstructions marked on the sectional charts and in the FAR/AIM (the FAA's rulebook) for a reason. You never ever ever fly lower than safety permits, especially in mountainous terrain, especially in a configuration that may lead to a stall.

Rules in Aviation exist to keep pilots safe. General aviation piloting is a very safe hobby or profession, however, if you break rules, you are asking for trouble and it will get you killed some day.

My professor at Daniel Webster always said "If you cheat in this class, you will die." Although it was funny when he said it, it was true. If you do not pay attention to the rules in aviation, YOU WILL DIE and possible kill someone else at the same time. Flying is fun, but it is also serious, which is why the FAA regulates pilots and aircraft so heavily.

Please, if you want to fly, go for it, but follow the rules.

"if you cheat in this class, you will die" - Professor Price

J Kuhl Signing Off