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"Chris Ehlbeck" wrote:

Depends on where you look. Here's a personal example. I showed up in both
Landings and the FAA databases when I had a 3rd Class/Student. When I got
my PPL, I showed up in the FAA database but not in Landings anymore and
still don't.


As far as I know, the FAA database is the only one that matters. It
appears to be up to date and appears to contain an accurate reflection
of the FAA's certificate records.

Databases from Landings or other aviation sites may or may not be up to
date, depending on who maintains them. I have never seen one as current
or as accurate as the FAA database, which would seem to make sense.

One thing that I have noticed about third-party database searches is
that they often do not show a person if the person doesn't hold a valid
medical. The FAA database shows folks whether or not they hold a valid
medical.


JKG