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Old August 9th 04, 02:59 PM
OtisWinslow
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I'm not sure what was gained with the Sport Pilot rule. This Catch 22 on
the medical seems to have wiped out the primary advantage of this new
rule while placing more flyers under FAA regulation. All this with AOPA
and EAA "looking out for us".

Seems like the only option now is to go to a regular doc for a "pre medical"
to make sure you're up to Part 67 standards before you go for the regular
one.


"Richard Kaplan" wrote in message
...

A major topic of discussion at Oshkosh has been the new Light Sport Pilot
rule. Based upon some discussion among AMEs at Oshosh, there are some
interesting implications of this rule which may be of interest to all
pilots, not just potential sport pilots.

The new Sport Pilot rule allows a pilot to fly a Light Sport Airplane with

a
valid state driver license and self-certification in lieu of a medical
certificate. However, there is a catch -- if a pilot has previously

applied
for and been denied a medical certificate, then he may NOT self-certify

with
a driver license for sport pilot privileges unless he successfully obtains

a
Special Issuance certificate at least once after the denial.

This means that if there is any question of eligibility for a medical
certificate, it may become worthwhile to schedule an "aeromedical
consultation" or "aeromedical office visit" with your AME before you fill
out an actual application for a medical certificate. There are situations
where your AME might "Recommend Sport Pilot Operations" yet if you fill

out
an application for a medical, the AME then has no choice but to send the
form into the FAA for processing and possible denial.

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Richard Kaplan, M.D., AME, CFII

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