S.L. 499.26 Art. 54Proceedings in absentia.

If the pilot against whom disciplinary proceedings are being taken under the provisions of these regulations fails to appear before the Disciplinary Committee within sixty minutes from the time fixed for the hearing, the Disciplinary Committee shall proceed in his absence and give its report accordingly: Provided that if the pilot within two days after the day fixed for the hearing of his case justifies his absence to the satisfaction of the Disciplinary Committee, the Disciplinary Committee may hear the submissions of the pilot and the evidence of his witnesses before submitting its report.