C J Campbell wrote:

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You can be sure that this pilot's legal troubles will drive him to
bankruptcy. Spencer Aircraft can only be saved if someone else is
willing to take over the business.

Agreed.

It is not a matter of punishing the business or its employees. It is
simply a fact of life. This guy betrayed not only the trust of those
boys, but also the trust of everyone who depended on him and worked with
him. They will be hurt, badly.

I just do not want folks to stay away from Spencer, or treat IT like a
leper. I do agree with you about the trust factor.

The other thing is that now everyone will wonder about us pilots who
like to give kids rides in airplanes. I am absolutely furious with this
clown.

Good point. Hope the Young Eagles program doesn't take a hit from it.
What I would like to do is to let him meet my buddies Marlin and
Remington. But I'm afraid it would be a waste of ammo.

Rick