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Old August 19th 08, 09:03 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Bertie the Bunyip[_24_]
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Default Third class abroad

"Robert M. Gary" wrote in
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On Aug 17, 5:34*am, Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
"Robert M. Gary" wrote
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Dunno. I'm far from expert on this. I was only repeating what I'd
been told. I'll have to ask this guy for some more details when I
talk to him next. He was talking about flying in JAR land, BTW. Don't
know if that makes any difference, but I'll find out.
I wouldn't be surprised if Canada, for instance, still accepted the
FAA 3

rd
. Seems like it's something that will have to be checked out before
you went aviating outside the US though.


I've never had any problems with my 3rd class medical in Canada. I've
mostly not had problems in Mexico too although they seemed confused by
the concept that the 2nd class medical becaming the 3rd class.
However, from my reading of the ICAO medical requirements, I believe
Canada, Mexico, and the US are simply waving the 2nd class private
pilot medical. I wonder if pilots in Europe can fly on a 3rd class
medical.


Wouldn't be a bit surprised if that's the case in Canada. AFAIK all this is
pretty recent. I will be in the UK tomorrow and I will see if I can give
the CAA a buzz and see what the dealie is straight from the horse's mouth.


Bertie