But he has the same major strike against him that we all do.

He's a pilot !

He's also stated he's not a lawyer and so, really now..............considering the dozens of high-powered and CONNECTED $1000 suits that will also be playing, just how much influence will any "pilot-helpers" bring to the table ?

He'll have no more influence then say Mitch Vasin and actually less (and I like Mitch.......I always thought he was an upstanding guy). Again, I support their right to make their arguments, it's just I don't think the Nic will see the light of day in its pure form. I'm not for or against it per se. Apparently that opinion is unacceptable to some and so it draws emotional attack, which BTW is usually among the ingredients in failure.