Originally Posted by
NoyGonnaDoIt
"moot" means "already decided."
As in, "this question has already been answered", not as in "I've decided this question isn't worth asking."
Worst answer is probably to ask the FSDO. The FSDO where you ask might not have the same answer as the FSDO where you land. And even if it's the same FSDO, the Inspector you ask might not have the same answer as the Inspector you answer to down the line.
I agree with you completely on the "it's not worth .3 on a close question" although others might say, "who the heck's gonna worry about .3".
Actually moot means "obsolete." Meaning this topic should already be over.
moot - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary See definition #2.
And good call on the FSDO thing. This is absolutely true. They way the regs. are written is open for interpretation it seems. Basically, if they want to bust you, they will find a way. And each FDSO will interpret differently.