Woman tries to shoot down plane for being too noisy {Gadling}

Sep 1st 2009 9:39PM FAA ATC does not track every single plane in the sky. it depends entirely on where they are in relation to the nearest radar array, and what obstacles are in the way. I know its a big surprise but a small aircraft flying 50 feet above the trees doesn't tend to be noticed on the radar scope from the radar array probably 50 miles away. Military aircraft do the same thing during war to avoid said radar. Also while it sure would be nice, google maps doesn't really interlink with the maps used by air traffic control, so even if they had full recordings of every movement of every aircraft finding yours would be a major issue. Now think of it this way, telling them that your being overflown by this plane with no identification to give them is like telling the police every so often this car goes speeding down the road by your house, the license plate number? oh well i couldn't see it, the police can't do anything and neither can the FAA. While what that pilot is doing is stupid and dangerous, another option is to continually report every time that a low flying aircraft passes by and with as many details as possible, depending on the size of your local airport they may be able to identify it on the ramp with less than a tail number. Also actually going to the flight office at said airport will do you wonders more than calling an FAA 1800 number.