VH-XXX - My definition of a pilot is someone whose skills and understanding of the laws of flight and aerodynamics, entitle him to a qualification, bestowed on him by his peers, and which enables him to operate an aircraft in a safe and professional manner.
This bloke was merely an idiot at the controls of an aircraft, with little understanding of the consequences of what he was doing with his aircraft, and thus does not rate as a pilot.
I note that the RAAus spokeperson claimed his "student certificate had expired". This seems to indicate that the "pilot" had not even completed his student studies. The crash appears to reinforce this belief.
One is constantly reminded of the bumper sticker that reads... "Dead Pilots Society - practising random acts of good airmanship".
