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Old January 22nd 07, 07:08 PM posted to rec.aviation.student,rec.aviation.piloting
Jim Macklin
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Default Frequency of convictions for lying on FAA medical form

Just ask the FAA, statistics must be reported.

But like most FAA enforcement, investigations follow
accidents. They don't have convictions or civil penalties
for dead pilots, although there may be torts for innocent
losses.



"Sally Grozmano" wrote in message
. ..
| Hi,
|
| I am familiar with the potential penalties for lying on
the FAA medical,
| but was curious if anyone had any stats on *actual*
convictions that have
| occured for this, and what the associated penalties were?
It seems to be
| "common knowledge" that many pilots do lie, but I never
hear of actual
| convictions.
|
|
| Thanks,
| Sally