Another 2 cents worth:
As my CFI says, even a 3d class medical only certifies that he is
safe to fly on that 1 particular day; the other 364 + 365 days of the
2 years, even a private pilot is self-certifying.
Additionally, a separate issue: be cautious about the shorthand of
saying you "don't need" ANY medical to fly under Sport Pilot. That is
incorrect. We *do* need one...and the state Drivers License IS the
medical required for this level of operation. I.e., *it* (the date
DL) is your evidence that the state thinks you safe to operate a
motor vehicle, and the FAA is accepting that for Sport Pilot purposes.**
But you are still expected to self-certify, and the what-your-doctor-
says guideline that Noel posted makes good sense.
(**So, for example, if you lost your state DL, you would no longer be
allowed to fly as a Sport Pilot.)
Linda
7. Sport Pilot Medical issue
Posted by: "Noel Anderson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] noel56z2000
Date: Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:39 pm ((PST))
Just thought I'd add my 2 cents....
FAR 61.53 Prohibition on operations during medical deficiency...
Paragraph b "Operations that do not require a medical
certificate......"
"shall not act....while that person knows or has reason to know of any
medical condition that would make that person unable to operate the
aircraft in a safe manner....."
This is the same self-certification we've had to do for many years to
fly a glider without a medical. IMHO I think if your doctor says you
shouldn't be flying you shouldn't. On the other hand if you have a
"stable" medical condition or are taking a medication your doctor
feels is not a problem then there wouldn't be one. I'm in favor of not
asking too many questions.........the Feds when asked for a formal
opinion usually act in the negative.One way to cover their butt.
Anyway...just my opinion. Here in Connecticut there is quite an
involved procedure for an MD and DMV to take away your driving
privileges.
Noel Anderson
Canaan, CT
