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Old April 20th 06, 05:10 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Third Class to Sport Pilot

My understanding is that you can't fly if you have a condition which
prevents you from flying safely - this is not the same as having a
condition which would nix a class III.


That understanding is incorrect... the part of the fars that mention
medical exams, and certain medical conditions SPECIFIALCALLY exclude glider
and sport pilots.


I don't see how that contradicts. Even though a SP is excluded from
having to meet specific medical requirements, they are not excluded from
having to meet =any= requriements. They are still prohibited from
flying when they are unfit to fly, as determined by the pilot himself or
herself. The pilot can have a condition which would nix a class III,
but still be safe to fly. This is why I disagree with:

Technically, I don't think you are allowed to fly sport pilot if you
know you have a condition that would disqualify you from having a
third class medical.


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