Peter wrote
The funny thing is that anyone can check out any pilot's (whose
identity is confirmed with other means) licensing info via the
internet. Same with aircraft. Sometimes, this digs out funny results,
like a CFII with a 3rd class medical

What's funny about that? I've been a CFII with a Third Class Medical
for the past 10 years. I don't tell the FAA anything about my physical
condition that they don't absolutely demand.

Bob Moore
ATP CFII
PanAm (retired)