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Wellington Florida
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I agree with it not being acceptable. I first read the story on my New facebook and I'm kinda shocked on the reactions of the folks - so see no problem with this. I would say its a 50/50 split on the matter. Here are some of the comments:
Its not like the kid broke in and took over the tower. It was like a" take your kids to work" thing. The parent was telling the child what to say verbatim. Innapropriate- Maybe Dangerous- Maybe? Keep in mind its the pilot in commands final decision weather to taxi the aircraft.. At His discretion. Yet a child can legally fly and taxi and aircraft at the same airport. But can't talk on a radio?????
My reply:
yes it is dangerous. First not everyone can understand kids - they don't speak as clear (this was a really young child). Second the kid was joking on the air with a airmexico pilot. Would you put your loved ones in a plane at the busiest airport directed by a kid? The parent should loose their job so should the supervisor who approved it. Lives could have been lost - he was lucky.