(Burt Compton) wrote
Scenario # 1: I've got 2 guys (with FAA SEL Pilot Certificates) who planned to
come to Marfa, Texas for glider training next week. Neither has a US Passport
nor can they obtain a Certified Copy of their Birth Certificate because they
are told you need to go to your home town or county to obtain it in person from
the Clerk's office.

Who said anything about a certified copy? They have the original,
don't they? You saw it, right? Just nod your head yes, and enter the
endorsement in the instructor's logbook and the student's. Now go
fly.

No, there is no longer a requirement to keep a copy. An exemption has
been issued.

Scenario # 2: Third student is a local 13 year old youngster. Hopes to solo
on 14th birthday over the Christmas Holidays. Has no previous glider training
except great RC model flyer. Been reading books and watching soaring videos.
No Passport. Mom working on getting an original certified copy of his birth
certificate from out of state.

Again - he or his parents have the original, right? Same process.

I guess we will have to advise our students well in advance of coming to fly
with us to get their documents in order.

That depends - do you trust them or don't you?

Michael