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askmrjesus · 08-05-2011, 11:51 AM

(CNN) -- A 75-year-old Illinois woman flying her kit plane violated restricted airspace during a presidential visit to Chicago and was intercepted by two F-16 fighter jets, authorities said.

The fighter jets intercepted a Kitfox Model 2 aircraft when it violated a temporary restricted airspace Wednesday evening in Chicago, said Lt. Col. Mike Humphreys of the North American Aerospace Defense Command. Humphreys said the military planes escorted the small aircraft back to its home airport at Mill Rose Farm in Barrington, Illinois.

By the time local police showed up on scene, the plane was already in its hangar, said Sgt. Sam Parma of the South Barrington Police Department.

Parma said Myrtle Rose of South Barrington, Illinois, flies almost every day and was not aware President Barack Obama was in Chicago on Wednesday. South Barrington is a suburb about 30 miles northwest of Chicago.

Obama was in Chicago to attend fundraisers for the Democratic National Committee and his re-election effort.

A Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman said the agency is investigating what may have been a violation of a temporary flight restriction from a small single-engine plane. But the spokeswoman, Elizabeth Isham Cory, said she could not release the name of the individual or where the individual was flying to or from because the investigation is underway.

Rose will not face any local charges, but the FAA has yet to decide what action it might take with regards to her piloting license, authorities said.

South Barrington police said Rose either didn't have her radio on, or the radio was not functioning,

Parma said the plane had a male name, but could not recall what Rose called it.

Rose did not return a phone message from CNN.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/08/05/ill...t.intercepted/

JC

Particle Man · 08-05-2011, 12:12 PM

Good for her to be flying at 75

101lifts2 · 08-05-2011, 09:48 PM

Has Obama EVER stopped campaigning?

Corey · 08-05-2011, 10:54 PM

Farmer's Markets of the world now face a menace from above. God help us all.

Particle Man · 08-05-2011, 11:07 PM

This explains why ORD was more of a clusterfuck than usual when I was leaving the other day come to think of it...

anthonyk · 08-06-2011, 12:40 AM

I'm still trying to imagine how two F-16s fly slow enough to escort a Kitfox.

Particle Man · 08-06-2011, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by anthonyk

I'm still trying to imagine how two F-16s fly slow enough to escort a Kitfox.

A fuckload of flaps...

Avatard · 08-07-2011, 03:26 AM

08-05-2011, 11:51 AM	#1
askmrjesus Soul Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Everywhere, all the time. Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit). Posts: 6,481	Buick unveils new airplane... (CNN) -- A 75-year-old Illinois woman flying her kit plane violated restricted airspace during a presidential visit to Chicago and was intercepted by two F-16 fighter jets, authorities said. The fighter jets intercepted a Kitfox Model 2 aircraft when it violated a temporary restricted airspace Wednesday evening in Chicago, said Lt. Col. Mike Humphreys of the North American Aerospace Defense Command. Humphreys said the military planes escorted the small aircraft back to its home airport at Mill Rose Farm in Barrington, Illinois. By the time local police showed up on scene, the plane was already in its hangar, said Sgt. Sam Parma of the South Barrington Police Department. Parma said Myrtle Rose of South Barrington, Illinois, flies almost every day and was not aware President Barack Obama was in Chicago on Wednesday. South Barrington is a suburb about 30 miles northwest of Chicago. Obama was in Chicago to attend fundraisers for the Democratic National Committee and his re-election effort. A Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman said the agency is investigating what may have been a violation of a temporary flight restriction from a small single-engine plane. But the spokeswoman, Elizabeth Isham Cory, said she could not release the name of the individual or where the individual was flying to or from because the investigation is underway. Rose will not face any local charges, but the FAA has yet to decide what action it might take with regards to her piloting license, authorities said. South Barrington police said Rose either didn't have her radio on, or the radio was not functioning, Parma said the plane had a male name, but could not recall what Rose called it. Rose did not return a phone message from CNN. http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/08/05/ill...t.intercepted/ JC __________________ The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me.

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Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Good for her to be flying at 75 __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

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08-05-2011, 11:07 PM	#5
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	This explains why ORD was more of a clusterfuck than usual when I was leaving the other day come to think of it...

08-06-2011, 12:40 AM	#6
anthonyk WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco Posts: 1,041	I'm still trying to imagine how two F-16s fly slow enough to escort a Kitfox.