Hello All,
A dirty terrible thought has been causing us trouble here.
In light of the terrible events in London on the 7th July we were wondering. Could one of these mad men bring down an airliner using a light aircraft in a deliberate midair.
Let me paint a picture.
Our Mr Mad who is a full/partial PPL rents a light aircraft from the flying club. Picks a day when LHR are on the 27's and loiters just outside the eastern edge of the TMA. Waits for a packed 747 to get dirty and slow and then follows him down the ILS to a deliberate midair. He has the possibility to bring down a packed 747 over central/west London. Would involve a terrible loss of life both on the aircraft and on the ground so, I guess, right up Mr Mads street.
Is it possible? Also on a more productive note what would you do if you saw one creeping up on the TCAS? Whats the best course of action...
Its a grim one but worth thinking about.
