Originally Posted by
S-Works
Not jumping to defend the pilot and am not a fan of internet Lynch mobs reading the article in full is a bit more revealing and highlights the differences between the UK and North American flying. North America everything is open and available whereas we demand permission for everything. The pilot had only recently moved to the UK from Canada so I can see how his expectations may have been different. Probably should have invested in some quality time with an experienced Instructor to show him the ropes.
In my reasonable experience of flying in North America (Transport Canada piggyback PPL, standalone FAA CPL), I don't recall anybody ever suggesting either that you fly without checking NOTAMs, nor that your experience of turning up at a military air base without permission was likely to end well.
G