Newswatcher: It IS an us against them confrontation when dealing with the FAA. Whether you are a 727 crewmember in a crash or a weekend warrior in a Cessna 150 be careful about talking to the Feds.
They don't care about your career or your certificate. As I said earlier you are guilty until you prove yourself innocent. Unlike a pre-Mirandized felon anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. Also what you say can be different from what the Fed remembers you saying. Guess who will be believed? Do you think the Feds care?
FAA attorneys don't spend time trying to be nice to pilots. They have a job to do and sometimes that can conflict with your ability to fly. You have this charming, yet naive, belief that Those In Charge know what is best and will only do good.
Go take flying lessons. Get your certificate. Fly for a few years. Deal with the bureaucrats who can determine your future. Then you will understand why the Comair pilots stood guard outside the hospital door for that FedEx crew.
I am speaking from 20 years flying experience. Never talk to the Feds without talking to your attorney first.