[Beech driver]

Had a day off work today, only to wish I would have gone in. Sitting at the computer I hear the door bell. Go answer and it is the mail man. I think this can't be good. He tells me I need to sign for a letter. I look at the return address and it says Federal Aviation Administration. Long story short, I have no more than 10 days from receipt of the letter to arrange for a 709 ride emphasizing takeoffs and landing. Honestly, it did not surprise me at all. It really seemed to me the fed I sat with had his mind made up before he spoke with me that I was going to need the ride. This is coming from my observations when I sat with him. I am, however, pleased that no where in the letter it says that they are immediately suspending my certificates. Which he said was a possibility. I guess that is the positive of the situation.

Still can not believe it though. All this for damaged wheel pant. The aircraft mechanic, FBO owner, the POI himself, and an FAA airframe/airworthiness inspector all have indicated no other damage. Zero, zip, nada, none. An occurance is what this is. Does not even show on the accident/incident report that I am aware of. Similar to a tire going flat on rollout.

Guess I should contact the lawyer again.