Regulations The FAA Has Changed In Response To COVID-19

[John DeRosa OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net]

Unsure how much this will impact pure glider pilots ...

https://www.boldmethod.com/blog/lists/2020/04/4-policies-the-faa-has-changed-in-response-to-COVID-19

[Roy B.]

Hi John
That's a good first step, but the SSA (and other organizations) should urge the FAA to make a similar extension/exceptions to expiring flight instructor certificates, expiring BFRs, and expiring (non glider rated) tow pilot re-currency (FAR 61.69(a)(6)). All of those are difficult or impossible to accomplish now.
ROY

[Dan Marotta]

Wow, no mask when alone in the cockpit at FL410.Â* Time of useful
consciousness at that altitude may be 30 seconds or less following a
rapid decompression.Â* I would rather clean the mask with disinfectant
before the flight than not wear it if the other crew member has to take
a leak.Â* But then, I don't to that kind of flying any more.

Now, as to the Flight Review which is required every two years, they
used to call it a BFR or Biennial Flight Review, but nobody could spell
Biennial, is currently a sticking point.Â* I recently queried my
insurance company about coverage when my flight review expires at the
end of this month and they told me that I would have no coverage.Â*
Fortunately, a check of the FAA Wings website revealed a certificate of
training which grants me flight review currency through February of next
year.Â* Maybe the feds will pressure the insurance industry, but I
wouldn't hold my breath...

On 4/12/2020 8:36 AM, John DeRosa OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net wrote:
> Unsure how much this will impact pure glider pilots ...
>
> https://www.boldmethod.com/blog/lists/2020/04/4-policies-the-faa-has-changed-in-response-to-COVID-19

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Dan, 5J

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On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 11:51:59 AM UTC-5, Dan Marotta wrote:
> Wow, no mask when alone in the cockpit at FL410.Â* Time of useful
> consciousness at that altitude may be 30 seconds or less following a
> rapid decompression.Â* I would rather clean the mask with disinfectant
> before the flight than not wear it if the other crew member has to take
> a leak.Â* But then, I don't to that kind of flying any more.
>
> Now, as to the Flight Review which is required every two years, they
> used to call it a BFR or Biennial Flight Review, but nobody could spell
> Biennial, is currently a sticking point.Â* I recently queried my
> insurance company about coverage when my flight review expires at the
> end of this month and they told me that I would have no coverage.Â*
> Fortunately, a check of the FAA Wings website revealed a certificate of
> training which grants me flight review currency through February of next
> year.Â* Maybe the feds will pressure the insurance industry, but I
> wouldn't hold my breath...
>
> On 4/12/2020 8:36 AM, John DeRosa OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb..net wrote:
> > Unsure how much this will impact pure glider pilots ...
> >
> > https://www.boldmethod.com/blog/lists/2020/04/4-policies-the-faa-has-changed-in-response-to-COVID-19
>
> --
> Dan, 5J

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>Â* I recently queried my
> insurance company about coverage when my flight review expires at the
> end of this month and they told me that I would have no coverage.Â*

Interesting, my policy appears to have words to make it ok if the FAA makes it ok, but talking to the company seems wise.

A) While the aircraft is in flight it will be piloted only by the person(s) specifically named as pilot(s) for your aircraft listed below, provided that the pilot-in-command has:
....
if required, a current and valid FAA Medical Certificate;
if required, a current and valid Biennial Flight Review;
....

[Dan Marotta]

It might be wise to check with your insurance carrier.Â* I sent mine a
copy of the certificate I mentioned before and the underwriter said,
"Yes, you are covered."

The FAA did not waive the medical requirements, they only said they
would not pursue enforcement action.Â* I read that as, "You do not have a
current and valid medical, but we won't come after you before (was it?)
June 30th.Â* The insurance company might just as well take the position
that your medical is not valid.

And, for the record, I have switched to Basic Med.Â* I don't need to fly
for hire any more or cross any international borders.

On 4/12/2020 11:20 AM, wrote:
>> Â* I recently queried my
>> insurance company about coverage when my flight review expires at the
>> end of this month and they told me that I would have no coverage.
> Interesting, my policy appears to have words to make it ok if the FAA makes it ok, but talking to the company seems wise.
>
> A) While the aircraft is in flight it will be piloted only by the person(s) specifically named as pilot(s) for your aircraft listed below, provided that the pilot-in-command has:
> ...
> if required, a current and valid FAA Medical Certificate;
> if required, a current and valid Biennial Flight Review;
> ...

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Dan, 5J

[John DeRosa OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net]

On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 12:20:53 PM UTC-5, wrote:

> I recently queried my
> insurance company about coverage when my flight review expires at the
> end of this month and they told me that I would have no coverage.

"...no coverage."?? None at all?? Flying, I can understand that. Hull coverage has to remain in force. So I assume the insurance company is only talking about once airborne.

Q: Which coverage is in force (hull or airborne) if you haven't left the ground as yet, dragged a wing tip resulting in an ugly pirouette, and damaged the aircraft? A hair to be split?

[Dan Marotta]

I have complete coverage on my aircraft, hull and liability.Â* I didn't
think to ask whether if I ground looped on takeoff, but before leaving
the ground, would I be covered.Â* When they said, "No coverage", I got
busy and researched the stuff I'd done on Wings. Fortunately I had the
credits to extend my Flight Review from this April until next February.Â*
I would guess that if I was taxiing to the gas pump with no intention of
flight and caught the prop, I might be covered without a flight review,
but why chance it?

On 4/12/2020 1:44 PM, John DeRosa OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net wrote:
> On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 12:20:53 PM UTC-5, wrote:
>
>> I recently queried my
>> insurance company about coverage when my flight review expires at the
>> end of this month and they told me that I would have no coverage.
> "...no coverage."?? None at all?? Flying, I can understand that. Hull coverage has to remain in force. So I assume the insurance company is only talking about once airborne.
>
> Q: Which coverage is in force (hull or airborne) if you haven't left the ground as yet, dragged a wing tip resulting in an ugly pirouette, and damaged the aircraft? A hair to be split?

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Dan, 5J