It's unfortunate that it took a senator one experience with the FAA to change he rights of pilots...when pilots have been suffering for decades by the abuse of power of the FAA. I was falsely accused of a violation and had to take the FAA to an NTSB trial . The chief counsel for the FAA was the trial lawyer against me. My accusers including the FAA inspectors lied and fabricated evidence and attempted to suborn perjury. I won my case...pursued them with the DOT Inspector General and sued two of the accusers in civil court. What needs to follow with the bill of rights is (what other Federal Orginizations already have) is an "office of professional responsibility. " Wherein FAA employees can be disciplined and fired for unethical conduct. I can say this with absolute clarity....the " Aviation Bar " (lawyers who practice in this field) have about the lowest degree of skill and professionalism. In my opinion they are the cause of the inequity and I am delighted that pilots can now take their cases into a real court with real procedures and real consequences to the FAA for presenting erroneous cases and unsubstantiated allegations against pilots.
