On Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:16:10 -0600, Gig601XLBuilder
wrote:

Ron Natalie wrote:
C J Campbell wrote:
You do not lose your commercial certificate if you lose your medical.

You also don't even need a second to get a commercial anymore.
Anybody with a third can get any pilot certificate or rating.

When did they change that?

Not sure but I recall it for a bit. Basically they let you take the
ride for the certificate, but you can't exercise any of the privs
without the appropriate medical.