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TSA Investigates Pilot Who Exposed Security Flaws

Posted by timothy on from the thanks-for-the-tips dept.

stewart_maximus writes "The TSA is investigating a TSA deputized pilot who posted videos to YouTube pointing out security flaws. Flaws exposed include ground crew clearing security with just a card swipe while pilots have to go through metal detectors, and a 'medieval-looking rescue ax' being available on the flight deck. Three days after posting the video, 6 government officials arrived at his door to question him and confiscated his federal firearm (and his concealed weapon permit)."

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  1. I shot the messenger by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    but I did not catch the terroriiists.

    (c) 2010, the TSA.

  2. Re:Pretty sure... by AGMW · · Score: 2, Funny

    Of course "ax" is the correct pronunciation for "ask" in certain quarters too, so perhaps the confusion runs deeper still and it's actually a "rescue ask" that's looking medieval?

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