I embarrassed to mention this, but what the heck. Almost seven years ago, I was involved in an accident. I was riding in the right seat and the guy in the left seat was a private pilot. He lost control of the aircraft in gusty winds 20 feet over the runway so I took control of the aircraft, but wind drift got us off the right side and we clipped the only sign within 500 yards. Since I am a CFI and took control, I got the blame.

Now, it's as if I have the plague as far as airlines are concerned. I went to a 141 school, am a MEI, never failed a checkride, have 1300 hours, 150 multi, 600 cross country, and 150 instrument, but Eagle won't even consider me. I was told it was all because of that 10 second episode. I've always been interested in Eagle because ORD is so close to my home.

Anyway, this just goes to show life ain't fair. Airlines, especially in this environment, can set any standard they choose and it doesn't have to be reasonable or fair.