PA28 down near Gainesville, FL

[Half Fast]

If it goes to trial, a jury of non-pilots will think “I can’t believe those Air Traffic Controllers didn’t stop that poor boy” because they have no idea how the system works.

Don’t forget that the defense would be able to present a case, too, in which they could educate jurors. If it went to a jury trial, that is.

 

[francisco collazos]

I'm not a lawyer but I was wondering if they can sue ATC (the government)?

 

[Flying Keys]

I'm not a lawyer but I was wondering if they can sue ATC (the government)?

I think ISM is a contract tower. If so, would that make a difference? Honest question.

 

[Ed Haywood]

I'm not a lawyer but I was wondering if they can sue ATC (the government)?

Yes. Google the Federal Tort and Claims Act (FTCA).

 

[Palmpilot]

Would I want to fly in full IMC with that panel? No, but that panel is equipped with everything a properly trained and proficient pilot would need to conduct instrument flight (assuming everything functions properly.)

Other than the non-standard arrangement of instruments, it doesn't look much different from the airplane that I got my instrument rating in.