Originally Posted by
ShyGuy
Oh then ALPA shouldn't support HIMS, waivers, nor SODAs. Wouldn't want to lower FAA medical standards would we?
All of the examples you gave require the input of medical professionals and typically testing - medical, psychological or otherwise. It is in no way even remotely comparable to what ALPA is opposing here. What AOPA and the EAA are supporting is for pilots to be able to fly aircraft up to 6 seats, 6000 lb MTOW with no medical certificate at all. They would have to hold a valid driver's license and 'self-certify' that they are medically fit.