Chuck

Let me go over some points that will answer some of your questions.

1. When you graduate from the Air Force Pilot Training Schools
(program) you are given your wings and your records then show that you
are a rated pilot.

2. To fly a military aircraft after being rated pilot you need a
current (annual) physical and check out in type. If you are checked
out in type you also have to maintain currency which is another set of
rules.

3. As has been posted, you can normally take a simple FAA test on
Civilian Rules and receive a Commercial SE and/or ME license depending
on what you trained in (SE/ME or both).

4. If you don't have a current physical and/or currency you are
grounded but your rating is not taken away from you without 'board'
action (rare).

5. Since Bush got a clean bill of health when he left the Guard, there
was no cause to revoke his Military Pilot Rating.

6. If Bush wanted to fly a Military Aircraft now they probably would
let hem fly a dual control bird with an IP with him (like they did
going aboard the carrier where he flew some but did not make the
landing). As CIC he could probably force the issue even though he is
not 'current'. The secret service however might have a problem with
him doing that???? but I'd bet if he wanted to he would/could. Who
would tell him no )

I have seen nothing where he got a Commercial based on his Military
Pilot Training. If he did, the same civilian (FAA) rules apply as for
medical and check out for him to fly like any other civilian pilot.

Rain, low clouds and thunderstorms. Good time to hit the bar )

Big John

On Sat, 24 Apr 2004 14:56:06 GMT, "Chuck" wrote:

I was reading a "debate" in another NG about the ANG "yanking" President
Bush's pilots certification.

1) Does the military issue and have control over military certifications,
just as the FAA does civillians? I would assume so, but not sure... Also, if
that is the case, how easy would it be for a military pilot to get FAA
certification?

2) Can they "yank" a cetificate? Does there have to be a violation or failed
medical for this?

3) Do you know if Bush is still certified?

The other NG has me curious now...

Thanks...

Chuck



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