Originally Posted by
TowerDog
Not refunding the training money as per the contract is grand theft also.
Well, no, it's not. legally, it's a breach of contract, which makes it a civil matter, not a criminal matter. Doesn't make it right, or make it more acceptable in any way, and in fact puts the guy at more of a disadvantage, unfortunately. But it ain't theft. Stealing an airplane, however, is theft, even if you're holding it hostage for money you're owed.
Originally Posted by
TowerDog
When deling with scumbags, use their methods.
Well, if you go down that road, you better do that with a very clear understanding of the legality of what you're doing, the potential consequences, and with a really good plan in place for avoiding those consequences. I don't see any of that in evidence here. Signing out an airplane and refusing to bring it back would be a galacticly stupid move. Not only is is going to be easily provable who stole the airplane, but stealing an airplane is a federal offense, and one which is almost certain to attract a lot of unwanted federal attention in the post 9/11 era.