Michael 182 wrote:
It would be much more difficult to refute evidence that showed he
visited a planning site. Refuting that evidence would probably depend on
attacking the expert and/or the forensic methodology.

I think the point is moot. Unless you are connecting to DUATS
through AOPA, I don't think they are an official source of NOTAM
information. As I understand previous rulings by the FAA courts and
NTSB, you're not protected unless you got your NOTAM info from either
DUATS or a FSS briefer (both of which are recorded).

If I get my NOTAM info from a source other than the FAA, have I
really gathered all of the info pertinent to the flight? One case that
I know of personally was a pilot that relied on a 3rd party airport
guide for his info rather than the official facilities directory.

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)