On Mon, 23 Aug 2004 00:07:20 GMT, Scott Lowrey
wrote:

Thanks, everyone, for responding -- including those who told me to shut
up and those who said, "Suck it up." For the most part, you've all
encouraged me to stop whining and get on with flying.

So, first let me respond to some of the advice I was given.

First, it *is* good advice to discuss these things only with an attorney
*if* you haven't already confessed in your report to the FAA. I
"confessed" in my initial report to the FAA because they asked me what
happened. I had no problem accepting responsibility and I still don't.
But, if there's a "next time", I might be a little wiser in my ways.

snipped a story that could happen to any of us.....

All I can say is that it is darn refreshing to hear someone take
responsibility for their mistakes instead of blaming everyone within
50 miles of them. Congratulations for being a man and I hope it works
out for you with a minimum penalty.

Rich Russell