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Started by BKDotCom, November 28, 2011, 06:10:49 PM

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Hoss

Quote from: Red Arrow on November 29, 2011, 07:58:47 AM
The Airman Certificate does not expire.  Medicals expire and must be renewed.  Over 40(?) is 2 years even for Class III medicals used by pilots with a Private rating. Then there is the Biennial (every 2 years) flight review, number of recent flights to carry passengers, and Instrument Proficiency checks if you don't fly instruments often enough to stay proficient/current.  There are even more requirements if you want to fly for a living.  I don't feel the need to spell out all the requirements here.

Edit:  I almost forgot, I miss the days of $2/gal Avgas.  It wasn't that long ago, only about 10 years.

I thought the medical renewal cycle for class III was 3 for over forty and not two, and for under forty it was five.  They changed that in 2008 I thought.

DolfanBob

Quote from: Hoss on November 29, 2011, 08:09:35 AM
I thought the medical renewal cycle for class III was 3 for over forty and not two, and for under forty it was five.  They changed that in 2008 I thought.

What is it for over 80 ? No disrespect but driving at 82 let alone flying is a little risky.
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heironymouspasparagus

Quote from: DolfanBob on November 29, 2011, 08:30:07 AM
What is it for over 80 ? No disrespect but driving at 82 let alone flying is a little risky.

Depends on the 82 year old of course, but many should not be that are.

"So he brandished a gun, never shot anyone or anything right?"  --TeeDub, 17 Feb 2018.

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Red Arrow

Quote from: Hoss on November 29, 2011, 08:09:35 AM
I thought the medical renewal cycle for class III was 3 for over forty and not two, and for under forty it was five.  They changed that in 2008 I thought.

A long time ago, Class III was 2 years for everyone.  Then it was changed to 3 years for under 40(?).  They may have changed it again but I am old enough that my Class III is good for 2 years.
 

Red Arrow

Quote from: DolfanBob on November 29, 2011, 08:30:07 AM
What is it for over 80 ? No disrespect but driving at 82 let alone flying is a little risky.

Unlike driving a car, pilots have to prove they can still fly and know the rules every 2 years (Biennial Flight Review).  This is independent of your medical certificate.
 

Hoss

Quote from: Red Arrow on November 29, 2011, 11:13:52 AM
A long time ago, Class III was 2 years for everyone.  Then it was changed to 3 years for under 40(?).  They may have changed it again but I am old enough that my Class III is good for 2 years.

It may be good for three starting with your next medical..I think..LOL.  Really, I think it should remain at two, because you have your biennial and your medical to think about on the same intervals.

Red Arrow

Quote from: Hoss on November 29, 2011, 11:33:01 AM
It may be good for three starting with your next medical..I think..LOL.  Really, I think it should remain at two, because you have your biennial and your medical to think about on the same intervals.

Class III is good for 60 months if you are not over 40 at the time of the exam.  24 months if you are over 40.

http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/medical_certification/faq/response4/