What the history tells me is these were not isolated events. Rather they were part of pattern of unlawful behaviour.
This pilot repeatedly flouted the law. He knew he was under review. He knew there 'might' be something wrong with himself. Medical experts tell the courts he was a risk. The legal experts tell the court that he was breaking the law and a Judge (voted in by a democratic society to carry out their wishes) found against him.
And yet many of you here and the pilot himself still think they are above all of this.
Talk about pilot ego's.
Sometimes we (either as an individual or as a fraternity) are our own worse enemy.
When or what does it take for some of you to smell the coffee.
Do you really think you know better than other experts in their field?
Yet, no doubt if someone questioned your expertise, you'd be the first to tell them where to get off.
The man deserved everything he got and more. A serial law breaker who was flying on borrowed time. Let's hope his licence has been revoked for good.
I have been a practitioner and supervisor in the world of aviation for 38+ years and the vast majority of pilots and operators have been proficient and capable in what they do, yet there are a few, just a few, spread amongst our industry who continue to set us back years with their 'legerdemain' preoccupations.