Posted on 09/16/2005 12:31:54 PM PDT by SmithL
Memphis -- A university student from Egypt was ordered held without bond after prosecutors said they found a pilot's uniform, chart of Memphis International Airport and a DVD titled "How an Airline Captain Should Look and Act" in his apartment.
The FBI is investigating whether Mahmoud Maawad, 29, had any connection to terrorists. He is awaiting trial on charges of wire fraud and fraudulent use of a Social Security number.
Maawad, who is in the United States illegally, told the judge during a hearing Thursday that he is studying science and economics at the University of Memphis.
"My school is everything. I stay in this country for seven years; I stay for the school," he said.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Steve Parker said Thursday that the airport-related items were found during a Sept. 9 search.
(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...
Yeah, but I am sure he did not bother to learn how to land.
Some years ago a fellow walked into the flight school where I was working and said he wanted to take flying lessons. Fine. But he then said, "I just want lessons in landings. I've figured the rest out for myself."
He did not fly with us so we never knew if he'd just read about flying or had actually tried it by himself.
This is a joke, right?
I can't recall the Miami airport at present, but yes to the other three. They suck, but I'll put Memphis up against ANY of them when it comes to suckage.
MM
Why would we use that french structure...
Lets hold on to him till they get their act together and finish the Freedom Tower...
Its much higher...Right???
I've read all the posts and agree with,
"This guy should have just disappeared."
No Gitmo, no federal pen, no anything. Just no longer among the population.
Link and product description:
http://www.sportys.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?DID=19&Product_ID=3751&CATID=117#desc
How an Airline Captain Should Look and Act on DVD Video
Sporty's® invites you to come along as we examine the professional and personal qualities required of a great airline captain. The whole flight crew, especially the captain, can affect a profound and lasting impression on an airline's passengers. In addition to flying ability, a captain's appearance, mannerisms and public relations skills can and should be used to provide the quality service today's airline passengers demand. In cooperation with Delta Air Lines, Sporty's follows Captain George Elbel through his typical duties preparing for a flight. From his armchair the night before to his responsibilities after the flight, go behind the scenes to discover how an experienced captain smoothly coordinates all elements of a flight, balancing safety, passenger comfort and a demanding schedule. Not just for future airline captains, this DVD Video can be helpful to current captains looking to improve service to their crew, their airline and most of all, their passengers. Ideal for anyone interested in a more intimate look at an airline flying career and an excellent way to give youngsters a realistic view of life in the captain's seat. Approx. 45 min.
You can't make that up.
Unbelievable! This is blatant profiling!
They certainly wouldn't want to do that. Check out this link:
Man on terrorist watch list accused in stabbings (N.C.)
Notice the FBI had him on the Terrorist Watch List and he had run afoul of the law on several occaisions,... yet nothing was done and he was still wandering around free!
Frankly, I think the FBI is about hopeless...
Doesn't everyone know the Navy Leather Flight Jacket went outta style after TopGun!!!
Geesh...After that movie came out...
I remember a lot of guys I served with went out with their re-enlistment bonuses and bought those ninja rice-rockets, and leather jackets...
Boneheads...
The company reported Maawad to authorities when he didn't pay for $2,500 of merchandise it had delivered, Gulczynski said.
Too bad the school didn't report him, did they just not bother to check for illegal immigrants?! Whose minding the store?
Leavenworth Flight School
You know how there's a Marine Corps fighter pilot in the room?
He tells you.
I hardly think so. If you want to find out who the real morons are, check out this book...
Gee, ya think...
Naw, couldn't be.
If you recall, the folks who were responsible for the first attack on WTC, if I recall correctly, were caught because they tried to get the deposit back on the Ryder truck.
Methinks they are called masterminds because we are too slow to catch the freaks. They ain't rocket scientists.
I love your tagline!
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