AOPA Security alert?

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


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