CFI Liability question

[mcjohn]

Right. After you buy it don't make the call until charged.

 

[midlifeflyer]

AOPA legal only covers your butt AFTER you get violated.

Not completely accurate. The AOPA Legal Service Plan will cover a consultation almost any time you need one. BEFORE you get violated, when the inquiries are being made and you need advice to not make things worse, is the time to call.

 

[AC560]

If the FAA can prove you had prior knowledge of his illegal behavior, you may need your own lawyer. If it is a post-accident investigation, it is possible you can be sued as culpable in our litigious society.

I second this, call FSDO sooner not later. From a legal standpoint I don't think you have anything to worry about from what you have described here. I do though agree with Vclean that if this guy does get busted and you knew what he was doing could be a problem for you.