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SpaceX Had To Call Off A Launch Only A Few Seconds Before Liftoff
SpaceX was supposed to launch a rocket into space today, but it didn’t after Elon Musk said that an aircraft entered restricted airspace. The decision to hold the launch was made with T-11 seconds frozen on the clock. (jalopnik.com) More...
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I hope the FAA has a sit-down meeting with whoever violated the NOTAM entered the restricted airspace.
'Hi, um, give us your pilot's license.' *RIP*
Maybe fining the pilot the cost of what the launch delay is going to be might change his perspective on flying and ignoring NOTAM's. Too many people think "I should be able to do whatever I want to do!"
That would make sense, but they have proved that the death penalty doesn't stop someone from committing a murder so I doubt it would stop people from being stupid like that. But I guess it should also depend on how far 'over the line' they were.
Watching launches is a definite thrill. I good friend of mine was on a flight to MIA, and there was a shuttle launch about to happen. The pilot came on and announced the impending launch, and said that since they were early, they were going to circle and hopefully watch the launch. THe friend said that it was nearly a 50/50 split. Some were geeked at the opportunity to watch the launch, and some were furious that they would be delayed landing. But anyway, then the pilot came on and said, after a few minutes, that the launch failed, and was being rescheduled. He then joked that they wouldn't wait for it (pilot humour?) and some laughed, but some were still angry they were 'delayed', even though they were still early. Shuttle launch delays weren't uncommon. I missed a launch, and it was one of the most delayed launches they had. It would have been a thrill, for sure, to see (feel!) a launch, but how cool would it be to just see it lifting off. I've heard you have to FEEL the incredible power pounding your chest.
Watching launches is a definite thrill. I good friend of mine was on a flight to MIA, and there was a shuttle launch about to happen. The pilot came on and announced the impending launch, and said that since they were early, they were going to circle and hopefully watch the launch. THe friend said that it was nearly a 50/50 split. Some were geeked at the opportunity to watch the launch, and some were furious that they would be delayed landing. But anyway, then the pilot came on and said, after a few minutes, that the launch failed, and was being rescheduled. He then joked that they wouldn't wait for it (pilot humour?) and some laughed, but some were still angry they were 'delayed', even though they were still early. Shuttle launch delays weren't uncommon. I missed a launch, and it was one of the most delayed launches they had. It would have been a thrill, for sure, to see (feel!) a launch, but how cool would it be to just see it lifting off. I've heard you have to FEEL the incredible power pounding your chest.
In this day of ADS-B, the FAA probably knows what aircraft to look for. The Pilot will be 'reprogrammed', nothing more.
Trust Jalopnik to find a way to twist the story around to a criticism of Musk. Sheesh.
In this case Musk may have a valid point. The TFR may be larger than it needs to be. I wonder if the pilot was given a phone number to call.
In this case Musk may have a valid point. The TFR may be larger than it needs to be. I wonder if the pilot was given a phone number to call.
