RomeoMike wrote in news:arr3c4-7ok1.ln1
@news.infowest.com:



Robert M. Gary wrote:


Surprising that the FBO rented the plane to a student pilot with his
daughter.

-Robert


The Associated Press account I read stated that he had a PPL as of last
fall.

From Landings.com database section:

Name : JOHNSON, ERIC ROSS
Airman's Address : 617 I ST
BEDFORD, IN, 47421-2331
FAA Region : Great Lakes
Date of Medical : Nov, 2006
Class of Medical : 3
Expiration of Class 3 : Nov, 2008
Airman Certificates : Student Pilot

The database has been known to be several months behind, if he got his
medical in 11/06, perhaps pre-solo, it's possible (although IMHO not
likely) that he finished his requirements and passed his practical within 4
months...