The local law enforcement officials stated the 70-hour private pilot was
seated in the right seat, and the 25-hour student pilot-rated passenger
was seated in the left seat.

Wow. At night? With strong, gusty winds, and unpredictable weather?

I guess it's hard to fault the student, who probably looked up to the pilot,
unaware of how minimal his experience actually was. But the pilot himself
showed astoundingly bad judgment.

What a waste.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
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