I am just curious, who are we to believe, the postings of internet experts or the writings of an FAA authorized DPE who seems to have made his interpretation quite clear. So which opinion is bull!!!!? Is yours or his bull!!!!, where is your evidence? Or is it just hearsay that is being propagated?
I just wonder at times about these. Especially when some people could be seen as getting on there soapbox about bull!!!! it is important to make sure they have all the facts and clearly argue the case. In this case if you are so certain that the DPE is incorrect you have stated it is your duty to expose him. Do you want the NY FSDO contact details?
Just playing devils advocate here as I am pretty neutral on the whole subject of what can and can't be allowed.