The vodka definitely influenced the scenario....I bet the guy said something that crossed a line that involved the FA’s interpretation of an FAR...She is well trained in the scope of behavioral issues that FAA regulations cover in respect to acceptable or not acceptable behavior. She is the authority in the cabin and the Airlines all print the rules in fine print on the tickets. Regardless of what the other passengers stood and said in the defense of the passenger being removed, he must have crossed a line....the Captain of the flight had to be in the loop for the decision to have the authorities board the flight and remove him. So there is more to the story than the original article provided.
In an a emergency situation you need to get through you initial shock -1-2-3, breath! Now you use your quick reference guide or your memory items . Cirrus
is promoting the cut and run mentality that is counter to safety and pilot skills.
The number of cirrus chute deployments is beginning to look suspect in the big picture. I agree with another poster that maybe the plane is too much for it's low time target group.
"Come on Mav, do some of that pilot shit!"
