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Old 11th Jun 2012, 14:38
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Based on what you've said, I'd say he is an idiot.

But he could be instrument rated and in an appropriate IFR equipped aircraft for the probable icing conditions then it doesn't sound as bad. Maybe he started to fly IFR but couldn't be bothered telling you?? What was his destination weather like? If the cloud base was a lot higher than en-route airfields then it's possible he did do IFR flying and then landed visually at home base.

What aircraft was he flying?

If it was me chugging along in my C152 I would have got the f**k out of there!!

It does beg the question, did he even check the enroute weather before departure??

Poor airmanship from whatever angle you look at it in my opinion.

Don't be put off giving us pilots help like you did. I'm very grateful when controllers go beyond what they have to do to help me out.

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