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Feds Say That Banned Researcher Commandeered a Plane

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Re: Feds Say That Banned Researcher Commandeered a Plane

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The avionics should be isolated through hardware, through wiring, from other systems on the plane. If this is not the case, then the FAA should issue an order to change the plane wiring to make this the case. Also, if the avionics system is not isolated, it should call into question the FAA's approval process for aircraft.

Re: Feds Say That Banned Researcher Commandeered a Plane

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is very stupid and dangerous if real, but it smell like a misunderstanding. He probably told the FBI (and Wired) about modifying the trust in the simulation and about some peeping into an actual plane system, and the information probably got mixed. Perhaps the FBI exaggerated to male him look more dangerous, perhaps he was confusing to gain some street credit, or perhaps it's true. Until the airline release an o…

I know from experience that prosecutors feel quite free to tell blatant lies. If you don't believe me, go watch a criminal arraignment sometime. Defense attorneys do to. For the most part judges are clued into this. It's not testimony unless it's under oath - and even then, sometimes witnesses commit perjury.

Why don't judges call lying lawyers in contempt of court?
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