"Morgans" wrote in message
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"mark" wrote

He can not just let his medical expire. If I understood correctly he
attempted to get a 3rd class and was denied.

Correct

That means the self certify
does not apply to him, but the FAA will review the file again if it has
not
already done so, for allowing him to fly Light Sport Aircraft only.

Where have you ever heard of reviewing an application for allowing sport
pilot only? You are proposing a procedure that is not in place.

Once
they review the file they could possibly issue a letter giving him the ok
to
self certify for LSA or under what conditions he would have to meet to
fly
LSA. Its also possible that they could turn him down again for LSA.

They have already turned him down for LSA by turning down his medical.
His
medical MUST be reinstated fully, to fly, then he can let it expire and
fly
LSA.

If you know of a procedure other than full medical reinstatement like you
have posted, explain fully, and post cites. Until then, don't get some
people's hopes up.
--
Jim in NC

It is not the full medical. I wouldn't be getting peoples hopes up if I
wasn't positive. The full review with the appeals likely was for the 3rd
class. Third class has no restrictions on size, speed or type of airplane.
Its perfectly legal with the right paperwork and pilot certificates to fly
ANY certified airplane with a class 3. High perfomance twins, turbocharged
and pressurized airplanes complex and high speed airplanes are all fair game
with a class 3 and medically that affects both the operating environment and
the risks involved with flight with various conditions.

The review for light sport only puts very definate speed and weight
restrictions on the pilots. Those restrictions most certainly lower the
risks of flight involved to others. The procedure is in place, but must be
requested if it was not done so with the request of the class 3. A class 3
request does not automatically call for a review for light sport
qualifications. Once requested, the FAA can review the file and then make a
determination as to his or her safety based on the lower performance of the
aircraft and the lower demands on the pilot for the slower airplanes. That
can be as simple as a letter to the applicant stating that his or her file
has been reviewed and that they are now approved to self certify. It may
also require other conditions like a phyisical from an AME every so often,
and maybe specfic procedures to be done at that interval just as they can do
now with a 3rd or any other class of medical certificate that might have an
issue which would be a potential problem. It also can be a denial. They
have great latitude. AOPA medical certification department 1 800 872 2672
(join if not a member its worth it) and AME's have the proper information
available on how to make such a request and how such a request might be
looked upon.

Yes this is an option that can be explored and has been since the
implementation of LSA. Hopefully in time this review will be automatic with
the denial of a 3rd or any other class. Like many things though how you ask
matters and its so new many AME's are just learning the ropes too.