Originally Posted by
rwpapp
Everyone is right, let the FAA know ASAP! Hire a lawyer, depending on his/her record, he may get the charge lowered to reckless driving or something to that effect. DUI is not a killer, but does not help. I'd defenitely encourage him/her to continue on with training though..... good luck.
PS AOPA has some good advise on this subject
hey, I just read that same article in the Feb issue of AOPA magazine. I think the gist of it was if you don't let them know when it happens, it does come back and bite you in the rear. that legal column is very informative btw.