Originally Posted by
Texasbound
DO NOT! Do not show up to your AME without the proper documentation. Just let your medical expire until you are ready. Once you have it go in and get your medical. Having it lapse is no big deal, having them not issue can be a big deal. Mine expired waiting for the same reason.
So letting my medical lapse won't invalidate my special issuance? That's my major concern, I currently don't require a FAA medical but I don't want to undo all the work I've done to get the SI.
Also, if your medical lapses, is it considered an 'initial' when I go back to get a Class1?