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Old 07-09-2013, 11:50 PM
HuskyMan HuskyMan is offline
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Originally Posted by spdrun View Post
Because he could likely crash the plane without resorting to weaponry brought on board. Why bother checking for penknives and nail-clippers when there's a crash axe in the cockpit and he/she has nearly full control over the plane?

TSA should confirm the pilot is a legitimate pilot and is scheduled to fly today. Beyond that, why bother?
By detaining the pilot, the TSA agent shows who is boss. It's a power thing.....me security agent, you lowly pilot.
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