Robert M. Gary wrote:
On Sep 19, 2:22 pm, "Vaughn Simon"
wrote:
"Robert M. Gary" wrote in oglegroups.com...

Usually the only time you send students to the FSDO to get a student
pilot certificate are
1) If they are already rated in another type of aircraft (Helo for
instance) and carry a "regular" FAA medical or
Correct me if somethng has recently changed, but in that situation you don't
need a student's license because you already hold a valid FAA license. You just
need a proper instructor's signoff to solo. I went through this process just a
few years ago when I converted from gliders to airplanes. Likewise, I signed
off several rated airplane pilots to solo gliders when I was instructing in
gliders.

Nope, if you want to solo an airplane I need to sign a student pilot
certificate in addition to the solo endorsement. Student pilots are
required to carry both in airplanes. I'm not sure what the rules are
for gliders.

Not the case for light sport. You need
a student certificate and a logbook
endorsement. My instructor (who is also
a light sport designated examiner) never
signed my FAA-issued student certificate.