On 30 Aug 2004 12:59:15 -0700, (Danny Deger)
wrote:

I am a private pilot without a current medical, but with a valid
drivers license. Can I fly under the sport pilot rules, or do I need
to apply for a sport pilot certificate? I have never been denied a
medical.

You might want to find an instructor who has read up on this subject
(not many, probably!). You aren't current, so you need a biennial
flight check anyhow.

My understanding is that you don't need the sport-pilot certificate in
order to fly under sport pilot rules. However, my situation is a bit
different from yours: I am going to use the sport-pilot rules in order
to fly into towered airports on a recreational certificate--in other
words, I'm going to continue to fly on my current certificate and
medical.

In 18 months, when I am due for my next physical, I will be looking at
the same situation as you are. Unfortunately, the rules are such that
if you worry about your chances of passing a physical, you're better
off not taking it. (And I always worry. I'm that sort.)


all the best -- Dan Ford
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