DUMB PEOPLE: Social media pre-flight pump stunt inside jet turbine now flexing in court

Last Updated on April 2, 2025 by 2paxfly

Some people hit the gym, others prefer a more… unconventional approach to their fitness routine. Former Sydney Airport baggage handler Preslie Ginoski chose the inside of a plane turbine (admittedly, the plane was stationary) as his personal workout studio, a move that, according to a report in the SMH, landed him in court.

From fitness influencer to security risk

Ginoski, 23, who regularly graces Instagram and TikTok with his sculpted physique, allegedly used his airport access to strip down and flex inside the turbine of a stationary aircraft. Because, of course, nothing says “peak performance” like a half-naked photoshoot inside a jet engine.

According to the Australian Federal Police, Ginoski’s stunt was more than just a viral moment—it was a breach of aviation security. Investigators say they found six videos of the incident on his devices after interviewing him at Sydney Airport in February.

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A former baggage handler has been charged after allegedly filming himself inside an aircraft turbine at Sydney Airport and posting the footage to social media. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) identified Preslie Ginoski, 23, from southern Sydney following a referral from the airport regarding the dangerous activity. Police allege that in January, Ginoski used his access to a restricted airside security zone to remove his clothing and pose inside the turbine of a stationary aircraft before sharing the videos online. 🔗 Get the full story in our bio link #sydney #airport #stunt #police

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Pre-flight pump just for laughs

Ginoski, insists his pre-flight pump was all in good fun.

“A lot of people have missed the fact that it was totally safe”

Intrview from the Daily Mail

He claims the aircraft wasn’t scheduled to move until the next day. He further claims that he had already left his Airport job before he posted the footage in January. Is he arguing that it’s OK to breach airport security once you have resigned?

Not a solid defence, and one that’s unlikely to sway the authorities, who don’t have much appreciation for the art of topless aviation-themed turbine content creation.

Security breaches are so not a pre-flight pump vibe

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Sydney Airport aren’t seeing the funny side.

AFP’s Sydney Airport police commander, Davina Copelin, made it clear that security breaches will not be tolerated. That’s “no matter how harmless they may seem.”

For his efforts, Ginoski now faces charges of threatening aviation security and failing to display security identification in a restricted area. If convicted, he could be fined up to $15,500.

That’s a lot of protein shakes.

The charges and the result

Preslie Ginoski was charged with threatening aviation security at Sydney Airport and failing to display his security identification in a security zone airside.

Ginoski pleaded guilty to both charges. He has now been convicted and released, but fined AU$2,400. An expensive stunt it has proved to have been.

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Ginoski filmed the stunt back in 2024 and uploaded it in January. On 14 February he will issued with a notice to appear in Downing Centre Local Court. His appearance is today, Wednesday 2 April, where I suspect he won’t be flexing quite as much.

Muscles don’t seem to be a protection against stupidity.