Rick, (We won't change this now, but it probably should have been discussed on tech rather than flyin.)
If you are still within the time period of your FAA medical, then you must self-certify on every flight that you are fit to do that flight (just like with Sport Pilot). If you have a medical condition and go for your 3rd class medical examination and flunk, you may NOT fly as a Sport pilot. You'll be "denied" and forever Ineligible to fly as anything but a glider or balloon pilot until you clear that denial by getting a new 3rd class medical (even a special issuance, even for just a single day [if they actually issue such things]). If you let your medical certificate expire, then you may continue to fly as a Private Pilot operating under privileges of Sport Pilot, provided you have a valid driver's license AND you self-certify that you are fit for every flight. Self-certifying doesn't involve any paperwork - it consists of an honest self-evaluation of your condition and safety and make the decision that you are safe for the flight. To return to full Private Pilot flying privileges, you just get a new 3rd class (or higher) FAA medical certificate. Sorry I can't tell you about the insurance issues. What is the "6 month waiting time" you referred to? You can write me off-forum if you'd rather. Ed Burkhead http://edburkhead.com/Ercoupe/index.htm East Peoria, Illinois ed -at- edbur???khead.??com (remove the ? marks and change -at- to @)
