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Old November 17th 05, 09:37 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Why do pilots need a medical

Gig 601XL Builder wrote:


If the DOT gets a hold of them they will not be as forgiving to either them
or who they drive for.

If they aren't driving for a common carrier, DOT has no authority to go
after the driver. If the judge dismisses a charge, it didn't happen.
There's nothing for the DOT to go after. We have this thing called
the Fifth Amendment. The DOT would like to continue to deny the
Constitution exists, but it is not the case.