Someone brave enough to fly a 182 there should be celebrated, not arrested. The science piggies that Antarctica like a private playground.
This took guts and skill.
Alls I want is a lil joy ride and the freakin cops are all over me! WTF?
I watched a US produced piece on Antartica. In it they mentioned the US tries to stop people from flying to Antartica or over it. The probability that they’ll make it is very low as the weather can change in moments. We’re not talking ordinary weather. We’re talking some of the most challenging flight conditions on the planet. If they go down the base there is required to mount a rescue attempt, which can be very dangerous for the people tasked with going out in bad weather. The base is not funded or staffed to run off and spend time, money and incredibly expensive materiel to rescue some idiot trying to get YouTube clicks. These are mostly scientists and some maintenance contractors with other jobs.
The obvious solution is to tell people if they do stupid stuff, they’re likely going to die. Then, let them die. Apparently, there’s some bit of international law requiring a rescue attempt.
Look at me. Social media.
Reminds me of the German kid that flew his little plane all the way to Moscow from Helsinki back in 1987. That was a dangerous stunt, too!
Can't you contact Air Traffic Control and request a change in plans?
Why can’t people visit Antarctica as they please. What is going on down there that access is strictly limited? Let the sojourner beware.
For me, filing a false flight plan is why he should be arrested.
Using up his Frequent Flier Miles Guo?
Not the season, Southern Hemisphere dead of winter, to fly anywhere near Antarctica. The Chilean authorities likely saved this idiot’s life, leaving Darwin disappointed.
Detained here means that he has no way off the island. I suspect he will get to live in a tent until they come to pick him up. Not sure what he will do for food. Beans 2x a day perhaps.