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
...
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

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, 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.?

On Aug 9, 11:55 pm, "BT" wrote:
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...cation/sport_p...


I stand corrected; I thought everything was done via endorsements. So
what is the student certificate required for? Is it for soloing, like
the student certificate for PPL? Not that I am going to be soloing
anytime soon, but if I need to get one I might as well get it out of
the way.

On Aug 10, 12:43 am, Rocky Stevens wrote:
On Aug 9, 11:55 pm, "BT" wrote:

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...cation/sport_p...

I stand corrected; I thought everything was done via endorsements. So
what is the student certificate required for? Is it for soloing, like
the student certificate for PPL? Not that I am going to be soloing
anytime soon, but if I need to get one I might as well get it out of
the way.

I guess it IS needed for soloing...
From http://www.sportpilot.org/newpilot/steps.html:

"Acquisition of a Student Sport Pilot Certificate: Before you may
engage in solo flight training, you will need a Student Sport Pilot
Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)."

yes... everyone needs a certificate of some sort.. and the back of the
student pilot certificate for Balloons, Gliders and now Light Sport have the
spaces for the instructors solo endorsements and 90 day reviews. That
certificate needs to be signed every 90 days by your CFI.

Make an appointment with the Flight Standards District Office in your area,
or a local DPE.
Bring the required ID and proof of health, for the Sport Pilot, that means a
valid drivers license.
Your CFI should know where to go... and don't let him send you to an AME
(Medical Dr) for it.

BT
CFI-G

"Rocky Stevens" wrote in message
...
On Aug 10, 12:43 am, Rocky Stevens wrote:
On Aug 9, 11:55 pm, "BT" wrote:

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...cation/sport_p...

I stand corrected; I thought everything was done via endorsements. So
what is the student certificate required for? Is it for soloing, like
the student certificate for PPL? Not that I am going to be soloing
anytime soon, but if I need to get one I might as well get it out of
the way.

I guess it IS needed for soloing...
From http://www.sportpilot.org/newpilot/steps.html:

"Acquisition of a Student Sport Pilot Certificate: Before you may
engage in solo flight training, you will need a Student Sport Pilot
Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)."