AOPA Security alert?

[C J Campbell]

Okay, I know security is important, but this reads like DHS or AOPA have
been taken in by an April Fools prank. I mean, really, a terrorist who goes
by the name of Hijaq?

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AOPA ePilot Special Airspace Bulletin April 5, 2005
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==> ATTENTION CFIs AND FBOs <==

CFIs AND FBOs URGED TO SECURE AIRCRAFT, WATCH FOR SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
AOPA is sending this special "ePilot" alert to advise certificated
flight instructors and fixed base operators to secure their aircraft
and to watch for suspicious activity at their airport.

The Atlanta Joint Terrorism Task Force issued a special bulletin
regarding a certificated pilot, Zayead Christopher Hajaig, a
35-year-old white male British National born in Nigeria, who was
taking flight lessons at a Gwinnett County, Georgia, flight school.
Hajaig allegedly tried to have his flight instructor upgrade his
rating before he was qualified. He became aggressive and also tried
to have the flight school accelerate his training schedule.

Hajaig was reported to the Atlanta Joint Terrorism Task Force and may
have fled to the United Kingdom when he was alerted of the task force's
interest in him. The task force discovered that Hajaig was in the United
States illegally, had no known source of income, and used calling cards
to communicate with others. The United Kingdom authorities have been
alerted, and Hajaig has been placed on the no-fly list.

Hajaig's aliases include Zayead Christopher Haijag, Christopher Haijag,
David Haijag, and Alex Haiaig. Anyone who sees
( http://download.aopa.org/images/epilot/050405hajaig.jpg ) or has
contact with Hajaig immediately should call the Atlanta Joint Terrorism
Task Force at 404/679-9000. You also can call the AOPA Airport Watch
hotline 866/GA-SECURE.

To help ensure the safety and security of your aircraft and airport,
follow the guidelines in AOPA's Airport Watch
( http://www.aopa.org/asn/watchindex.shtml ). The program provides a
checklist of suspicious activity to look for, how to secure your
aircraft, and an overview of general aviation and homeland security.


==> CONTACTING AOPA <==

Having difficulty using this service?
Contact ( ).

AOPA, 421 Aviation Way, Frederick, Maryland 21701.
Telephone: 800/USA-AOPA or 301/695-2000
Copyright (c) 2005. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.


--
Christopher J. Campbell
World Famous Flight Instructor
Port Orchard, WA


Ne Obliviscaris

[Martin Hotze]

On Sat, 9 Apr 2005 10:22:51 -0700, C J Campbell wrote:

>Okay, I know security is important, but this reads like DHS or AOPA have
>been taken in by an April Fools prank. I mean, really, a terrorist who goes
>by the name of Hijaq?
^^^^^^
Hajaig
or: Hi Jack!

and I'd better believe it (pick your choice in what you believe) ... the
good old time is gone.

>==> ATTENTION CFIs AND FBOs <==
>(...)
>The Atlanta Joint Terrorism Task Force issued a special bulletin
>regarding a certificated pilot, Zayead Christopher Hajaig, a
>35-year-old white male British National born in Nigeria, who was

at least he is in the database:
Name : HAJAIG, ZAYEAD CHRISTOPHER
Airman's Address : xxxxxxxxxxxx
MORROW, GA, xxxxxxxx
FAA Region : Southern
Date of Medical : Nov, 2002
Class of Medical : 1
Expiration of Class 1 privileges : May, 2003
Airman Certificates : Private Pilot
Airplane Single Engine Land
Airplane Multiengine Land
Instrument Airplane

>taking flight lessons at a Gwinnett County, Georgia, flight school.
>Hajaig allegedly tried to have his flight instructor upgrade his
>rating before he was qualified. He became aggressive and also tried

hm, which one? see above. maybe a checkout?

>to have the flight school accelerate his training schedule.

oh well, I also had my flight school do that.

>Hajaig was reported to the Atlanta Joint Terrorism Task Force and may

be nice to your CFI, else ...!!

>have fled to the United Kingdom when he was alerted of the task force's
>interest in him. The task force discovered that Hajaig was in the United
>States illegally,

probably on a tourist visa (?) - bad idea in these days to come to the US
for flight training without the proper paperwork.

>had no known source of income,

this is standard ([not only] for immigration officers. they have absolutely
no idea how the world is working outside the US.) BTDT but got no shirt.

>and used calling cards

well, I used them, too. I also used the ... *gasp* ... internet to
communicate with other (often unknown) persons.

>to communicate with others. The United Kingdom authorities have been
>alerted, and Hajaig has been placed on the no-fly list.
>(...)

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[Joe Johnson]

"C J Campbell" > wrote in message
...
> Okay, I know security is important, but this reads like DHS or AOPA have
> been taken in by an April Fools prank. I mean, really, a terrorist who
goes
> by the name of Hijaq?
...snip...

This was printed out and taped to my FBO's rental flight desk last week. I
thought it was pretty ridiculous too.

[Blanche]

>The task force discovered that Hajaig was in the United
>States illegally, had no known source of income, and used calling cards
>to communicate with others.

Let's see now...I have no known source of income, use calling cards
all the time (3 cents/min is so much cheaper than Qwest or Cingular!)

So, I fit 2 out of 3 criteria. Am I on the watch list too?

[Dave S]

This has been in the national news for about 48 hours now... its not a
joke.. he's in custody in Britain now.

Dave

C J Campbell wrote:
> Okay, I know security is important, but this reads like DHS or AOPA have
> been taken in by an April Fools prank. I mean, really, a terrorist who goes
> by the name of Hijaq?
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
> AOPA ePilot Special Airspace Bulletin April 5, 2005
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> ==> ATTENTION CFIs AND FBOs <==
>
> CFIs AND FBOs URGED TO SECURE AIRCRAFT, WATCH FOR SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
> AOPA is sending this special "ePilot" alert to advise certificated
> flight instructors and fixed base operators to secure their aircraft
> and to watch for suspicious activity at their airport.
>
> The Atlanta Joint Terrorism Task Force issued a special bulletin
> regarding a certificated pilot, Zayead Christopher Hajaig, a
> 35-year-old white male British National born in Nigeria, who was
> taking flight lessons at a Gwinnett County, Georgia, flight school.
> Hajaig allegedly tried to have his flight instructor upgrade his
> rating before he was qualified. He became aggressive and also tried
> to have the flight school accelerate his training schedule.
>
> Hajaig was reported to the Atlanta Joint Terrorism Task Force and may
> have fled to the United Kingdom when he was alerted of the task force's
> interest in him. The task force discovered that Hajaig was in the United
> States illegally, had no known source of income, and used calling cards
> to communicate with others. The United Kingdom authorities have been
> alerted, and Hajaig has been placed on the no-fly list.
>
> Hajaig's aliases include Zayead Christopher Haijag, Christopher Haijag,
> David Haijag, and Alex Haiaig. Anyone who sees
> ( http://download.aopa.org/images/epilot/050405hajaig.jpg ) or has
> contact with Hajaig immediately should call the Atlanta Joint Terrorism
> Task Force at 404/679-9000. You also can call the AOPA Airport Watch
> hotline 866/GA-SECURE.
>
> To help ensure the safety and security of your aircraft and airport,
> follow the guidelines in AOPA's Airport Watch
> ( http://www.aopa.org/asn/watchindex.shtml ). The program provides a
> checklist of suspicious activity to look for, how to secure your
> aircraft, and an overview of general aviation and homeland security.
>
>
> ==> CONTACTING AOPA <==
>
> Having difficulty using this service?
> Contact ( ).
>
> AOPA, 421 Aviation Way, Frederick, Maryland 21701.
> Telephone: 800/USA-AOPA or 301/695-2000
> Copyright (c) 2005. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
>
>

[C J Campbell]

"Dave S" > wrote in message
ink.net...
> This has been in the national news for about 48 hours now... its not a
> joke.. he's in custody in Britain now.
>
> Dave
>

<heavy sigh> Well, they caught the dumb one, anyway. I wonder where his
buddies are now?

[Martin Hotze]

On Sun, 10 Apr 2005 00:07:44 GMT, Dave S wrote:

>This has been in the national news for about 48 hours now... its not a
>joke.. he's in custody in Britain now.

this is the story as BBC writes it:
<http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4426617.stm>

in the headline they write 'pilot' with quotation marks (why? he _is_ a
pilot)

<<FBI special agent, Steve Emmett, said Mr Hajaig "has been located in the
UK and remains a person of interest".>>

<<Two of the hijackers involved in the September 11 attacks reportedly
completed part of their training at the same Gwinnett County Airport where
Mr Hajaig took lessons.>>

>Dave

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[Martin Hotze]

On Sat, 9 Apr 2005 20:25:26 -0700, C J Campbell wrote:

><heavy sigh> Well, they caught the dumb one, anyway. I wonder where his
>buddies are now?

wild guess:
the alphabet soup already cought them and they were brought to Syria and
other countries. You know: torture only in those countries where torture is
allowed. And thereafter: how about a nice time in this lovely US resort in
Cuba?

#m

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[Larry Dighera]

On Sun, 10 Apr 2005 08:28:45 GMT, Martin Hotze >
wrote in >::

>
><<FBI special agent, Steve Emmett, said Mr Hajaig "has been located in the
>UK and remains a person of interest".>>


So given the UK's recent re-passage of its Anti-Terrorism, Crime &
Security Act 2001 (ATCSA)*, for Hajaig it's off to Syria for torture,
er, questioning. Oops, that only happens in America. :-(



* http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4341269.stm