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Aha! So it IS that same guy..... thought I remembered something about his
user name, just couldn't recall the specifics!

Hello NW_pilot,

As I said before, "I hope it has been a learning experience and that you
suffer no
further problems from your public announcement. I think you should be
commended for the grace with which you have received the replies of these
groups. The important thing is that you survived to be a better pilot."

Sincere congratulations. It seems you have survived to be a better pilot.
Your passengers and the FAA will now expect a higher level of responsibility
and may view future indiscretions with a more judgmental eye.

Happy landings