Douglas Hughes is an American former postal worker and political activist, known for landing a one-man ultralight gyrocopter on the lawn of the United States Capitol on April 15, 2015. Hughes was carrying 535 letters, one to each member of Congress, protesting what he referred to as bipartisan corruption and dysfunctional government. He surrendered peacefully after landing to the Capitol Police.Hughes was later charged with six crimes. Hughes pleaded guilty in November 2015 to one felony and was sentenced to 120 days plus one year of probation.

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  1. CountryGent

    Get to da Choppa!

    And by that, I mean have you considered airborne transport as a bug out vehicle? I know there are at least two pilots on the forum.* A book I bought a summer or two ago (I forget, because I'm crazy person), but happened upon again, reminded me of this. Said text is Build the Perfect Bug Out...
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