I had the misfortune of being in the US during 9/11 and also in London during the recent bombings.
Terrorism can come from anywhere ranging from disgruntled individuals through to organisations and franchises such as JI and Al-Quaeda.
I think that Thump & Go is being overly harsh in his diatribe, not to mention being patronising as well as insulting.
Thump & Go carries on as if its a personal insult.
What if the pilot in question had ran out of fuel and landed in the city or even "snapped" and carried out his original intentions?
Timmee correctly states that the NZ economy would be damaged severly by the worldwide media that just loves that sought of thing.
Imagine CNN going crazy on that one!
I agree with Timmee that this would have been the case and if so alot of questions would be asked about airport security - including GA airports.
NZ is not immune Thumper and I pray that both NZ as well as Oz remain immune.
I believe Luke Skytoddler as being misguided in his support of this person stating that he shouldnt be allowed near aircraft until he has had treatment.
Until???...WRONG!!
People like this should never be let near an aircraft....ever !!
I trust this person gets treatment and retires from aviation permanently.