Originally Posted by
like2fly2
This is what is confusing me....it seems like four or so years ago they changed 61.23(d) to allow you to exercise first class privileges for 12 months for those under the age of 40. Does that extend the duration of the first class medical, or just extend the privileges? It seems that there are several interpretations here. I know at my current airline, if you are under 40, it's good for 12 months, end of story, regardless of type rides, ratings, etc.
Originally Posted by
ManFlex
Under 40, first class medical is valid for 12 mos.
I don't recall any FAR even requiring a medical certificate for a type ride, but maybe it's buried somewhere in FAR 121?
I can't believe what I'm reading… If Delta asks you to do something, do it. If you want to argue FARs with them over it, you'll lose - EVERY time. It's like the company FOM. It's at least as restrictive as the FARs. If you argue with the company because the FOM is more restrictive than the FARs, you'll lose that battle too.