They didn't go under the cable, effing media, anything to jazz up a story.
Agreed. But in fairness, they dug up this guy...
Larry H. Williams has spent a lifetime in aviation. He began flying at the age of 17 and obtained his FAA Certified Flight Instructor certificate at 18. During his career he has been employed in many facets of aviation including Chief Flight Instructor for FAA approved flight schools, airline captain, corporate flight department manager and university faculty. His 34 year career with the FAA includes assignments as an air traffic control specialist, Accident Prevention Specialist in Alaska, Aviation Safety Inspector, Flight Standards District Office Assistant Manager, FAA Academy Instructor and regulations specialist at FAA Headquarters.
... to give the cable story credibility. And he did so in spades, right there in the video. Can't fault the media for that
