[911_Dude]

Originally Posted by cashflyer

It's hard to say what the FAA would do. Years ago, a "pilot deviation" would result in a request for you to call the tower (or visit the tower) and get a tongue lashing from the chief controller on duty. A few years ago, the FAA changed that policy to "mandatory occurrence reporting". Now ATC (the tower) is supposed to file a report on any pilot deviation, and you can expect a phone call from an Operations Inspector from the FAA.

Depending upon what you did, and what plausible excuse you can muster up, you could get a stern talking-to, a letter in your 'permanent file', a temporary suspension of your license, or even a permanent revocation of your license.

Probably one of the likely options, somewhere between the letter in your file and the permanent revocation, is what they call a 709 ride. This is an FAA order for you to take a "check ride" with an FAA inspector. Based on the outcome, you could go on your way or you could be suspended while you take remedial training.

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This sounds about right. Definitely should be additional training and a 709, minimum.