How is it really any different from these idiots who claim to be pilots when all they have done is Microsoft flight sim! Or the PPL (H) who applies to fly the Police EC145?
Pittsextra, perhaps you'd care to share with us the details of your expertise in this particular tragedy? Or should we add "amateur accident investigation experts" to your list?
NTSB committee includes Hoot Gibson and Bill Kerchenfaut. I know who they are and have some appreciaton of why their expertise has been called upon - do you?
I trust their integrity. And await the conclusions of the NTSB. I'll not pre-judge Jimmy Leeward on the basis of incorrectly completed race application forms. If he's found wanting elsewhere then fair enough. My head is not in the sand, and neither is it up my backside.
Chuck Ellsworth: Age? Rubbish, I'd happily go flying with you anytime, mate! I can't imagine many better exponents of good airmanship!