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Old 01-16-2011, 12:20 PM
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The biggest issue with getting away from a third class medical is that folks only think of a guy flying a C-172 as using a 3rd class medical. Nobody thinks of the Jack Rouch's of the world flying jets under FAR 91. Were do you draw the line? While some might say the C-172 driver doesn't need a medical, few would feel that a jet (John Travolta's B707) doesn't need one.

The second thing to watch is how the whole LSA movement pans out. I see many self certifying pilots not really assessing if they are fit to fly. The open question is "Will the number of pilot incapacitations rise?"

Originally Posted by N9373M View Post
The merits of a Driver's License in lieu of a Class 3 medical for GA has been a topic for debate for almost a decade. The incidence of incapacitation in GA is statistically small. There are arguments to be made on both sides of the table.
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