Originally Posted by
ACEAV8R
the faa site says get in touch with them before they get in touch with me but i don't know if that is a trap to screw me.
Understand that the FAA will make an inquiry to the National Driver Register 9http://www.nhtsa.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.f27748441b1ad09d07b2e610cba046a0//) to which all states which receive federal highway funds (all of them) are required to report.
So, although I guess there's always the possibility of an error, the likelihood is way up there that the FAA will find out.
As others suggested, talk to a lawyer about the best way to smooth the correction of your record with the FAA. There are too many ways you can trap yourself without realizing it. For example,
(i only had 2 beers)
I'm betting that just about every person who has ever been picked up on a DUI has said that. Say that to someone in authority and they are almost guaranteed not to believe you.