3rd class medical now expires in 60 months ?

Today I was informed by my medical examiner that the “Medical
Certificate” for 3rd class now expires after 60 months as opposed to
36 months for pilots under the age of 40 years at the time of
issuance.

I am trying to finish my VFR, but my student certificate expires after
24 months.
The examiner informs me that the next student certificate needs to be
issued by my instructor.

The examiner suggested I visit the FAA website to look up the current
regs, but the copy of the regs on the FAA site is like reading a
dictionary and I was unsuccessful at finding any information on this
subject.

Can anyone provide a link to this reg ? Does anyone have a comment
on the subject ?
The examiner stated that this reg change went into effect two weeks
ago.

Thanks

sid wrote:
Today I was informed by my medical examiner that the ?Medical
Certificate? for 3rd class now expires after 60 months as opposed to
36 months for pilots under the age of 40 years at the time of
issuance.

I am trying to finish my VFR, but my student certificate expires after
24 months.
The examiner informs me that the next student certificate needs to be
issued by my instructor.

The examiner suggested I visit the FAA website to look up the current
regs, but the copy of the regs on the FAA site is like reading a
dictionary and I was unsuccessful at finding any information on this
subject.

Can anyone provide a link to this reg ? Does anyone have a comment
on the subject ?
The examiner stated that this reg change went into effect two weeks
ago.

Thanks

See the AOPA web site, there have already been a number of questions
like this.


--
Jim Pennino

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On Aug 9, 11:45*am, wrote:
sid wrote:
Today I was informed by my medical examiner that the ?Medical
Certificate? for 3rd class now expires after 60 months as opposed to
36 months for pilots under the age of 40 years at the time of
issuance.
I am trying to finish my VFR, but my student certificate expires after
24 months.
The examiner informs me that the next student certificate needs to be
issued by my instructor.
The examiner suggested I visit the FAA website to look up the current
regs, but the copy of the regs on the FAA site is like reading a
dictionary and I was unsuccessful at finding any information on this
subject.
Can anyone provide a link to this reg ? * *Does anyone have a comment
on the subject ?
The examiner stated that this reg change went into effect two weeks
ago.
Thanks

See the AOPA web site, there have already been a number of questions
like this.

--
Jim Pennino

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I found this article on AOPA: http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/a...23medical.html

But it does not discuss who or how the student certificate is re-
issued.

Thanks

"sid" wrote in message
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But it does not discuss who or how the student certificate is re-
issued.

Back when I started my glider training, I had to obtain a student's
certificate without taking a flight physical. It was then done through the FSBO
(no charge) or through any designee (whatever they decided to charge). I paid a
local designee to type one up for me.

How is it done for Sport Pilot students?

Vaughn

On Aug 9, 2:52 pm, "Vaughn Simon"
wrote:
"sid" wrote in message

...
But it does not discuss who or how the student certificate is re-
issued.

Back when I started my glider training, I had to obtain a student's
certificate without taking a flight physical. It was then done through the FSBO
(no charge) or through any designee (whatever they decided to charge). I paid a
local designee to type one up for me.

How is it done for Sport Pilot students?

Vaughn

There is no "student's certificate" for sport pilots, just
endorsements in the logbook (i.e. to solo, to fly in certain
airspaces, etc).

There is no "student's certificate" for sport pilots, just
endorsements in the logbook (i.e. to solo, to fly in certain
airspaces, etc).

Rocky, I believe that there is a requirement for a Student Pilot
Certificate.
http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certific...0_guidance.pdf

In addition to the log book endorsements you mentioned and listed in the
above document.
The "Student Certificate" can be issued by the FSDO or a Designated Pilot
Examiner. It may have a restriction that it is to be used for "Glider,
Balloon, or Light Sport Aircraft Only" as it is not backed by a medical
examination. If the Student Pilot does not have an appropriate form of
showing medical requirements are met for Sport Pilot, then it will be
restricted to Glider or Balloon.

"An applicant for student pilot certificate for sport pilot -

Must hold either a medical certificate or U.S. driver's license -- A person
must hold and possess

either a valid medical certificate issued under part 67 or a current and
valid U.S. driver's license when

exercising the privileges of a student pilot certificate while seeking sport
pilot privileges in a light-sport

aircraft other than a glider or balloon.?

sid wrote:

I am trying to finish my VFR, but my student certificate expires after
24 months.
The examiner informs me that the next student certificate needs to be
issued by my instructor.

One common confusion is that your student certificate is in fact two
documents on one piece of paper: the student certificate proper and the
medical certificate, each with their own expiration date; it so happens
that the AME can issue both, but the student certificate part can also be
issued by the FSDO or an examiner (see 14 CFR 61.85); as far as I know,
your instructor cannot renew it (unless s/he is also an examiner)

--Sylvain

On Aug 9, 9:27*am, sid wrote:
Today I was informed by my medical examiner that the “Medical
Certificate” for 3rd class now expires after 60 months as opposed to
36 months for pilots under the age of 40 years at the time of
issuance.

I am trying to finish my VFR, but my student certificate expires after
24 months.
The examiner informs me that the next student certificate needs to be
issued by my instructor.

The examiner suggested I visit the FAA website to look up the current
regs, but the copy of the regs on the FAA site is like reading a
dictionary and I was unsuccessful at finding any information on this
subject.

Can anyone provide a link to this reg ? * *Does anyone have a comment
on the subject ?
The examiner stated that this reg change went into effect two weeks
ago.

Thanks

Yes, this is very important. You currently have a dual-purpose piece
of paper. 1) Its your 3rd class medical and 2) Its your student pilot
certificate. Although the medical is good for 3-5 years the student
pilot certificate is only good for 24 months!!!!!!

You cannot fly with a student pilot certificate older than 24 months.
However, there is a solution. You and your CFI fill out an 8710
(electronic or paper) and apply for a student pilot certificate. You
can either take it to the FSDO and have them hand you a new student
pilot certificate or you find any bored DE standing around waiting for
a checkride and he can write you one in 10 seconds (I've done that for
many of my students).

Please, don't make the mistake of thinking your student pilot
certificate is good for as long as your 3rd class medical.

CFR 61.19
(b) Student pilot certificate. A student pilot certificate expires 24
calendar months from the month in which it is issued.



-Robert, CFII