RE: Great PLanes Pitts SU2 Crash Pics
A couple of thoughts;
Who is dumb enough to leave his plane and radio with someone else, enabling them to fly the plane without the owners presence or permission?
Who is dumb enough to leave a plane and radio with someone he doesn't know well enough to have complete trust in the other persons level of responsibility?
Although I agree that if a person takes someone elses' property and uses and destroys the property without the owners permission for use, the user becomes liable for the loss. I also would stipulate that the owner bears some responsibility for being stupid.
Take the case to small claims court with the evidence and witnesses and see how it comes out. The possible spread of the word to other clubs is no big deal.
I do believe, though, that everybody should take responsibility for their own action, or lack of, action. I get really tired of everything being someone elses' fault.