"Jim Logajan" wrote in message
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"Ron Snipes" wrote:
Accident occurred Monday, September 04, 2006 in Penhook, VA
...
The pilot held a private pilot certificate with a rating for airplane
single engine land, which was issued on June 17, 2006. His most recent
FAA third class medical certificate was issued on February 16, 2006.
He did not hold an instrument rating.

Looks like around four months to get the certificate and a fatal mistake
in
judgment two and a half months later. :-(

And not just a mistake in judgment. He also lacked the skill to keep his
plane upright under instrument conditions, which all private pilots are
supposed to be trained to do.

--Gary