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Sardinia: a man threatened flight safety

Nuoro, Italy - Now he risks five years of prison

Personal computer and two-way radios were the instruments used by a man aged 51 of Sardinia, to intercept radio frequencies for the airplanes flying in Sardinia' skies. He gave pilots instructions about the route and the altitude. "Maverick": this was the nickname he used, emulating Tom Cruise in "Top Gun", could threaten the skies safety, causing collisions from the end of June to September 12nd....

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1094379
Rome, Italy, 09/17/2008 14:57
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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