Originally Posted by
Bahamasflyer
I sense a ma$$ive lawsuit coming against the FAA. Deep pockets galore.
Even if not going after $$ and simply trying to get an injunction, this certainly meets the “arbitrary and capricious” standard,
since it has nothing to do with a particular airman’s qualification (or lack of).
This is administrative law. Also, USC 49 comes into play. Good luck on taking this to court, and good luck on suing the former DPE. The DPE acted outside the scope of his designation, not the FAA.