VOR-DME wrote:
You are both partially right, but in my view, as an observer to the
dynamic of this argument, Jim P is "more" right. It is true, if it were to
come to the FAA?s attention that a sport pilot obtained that certificate
because he was aware of a clearly disqualifying medical condition they
would likely take action. However this is not what was suggested to the
original poster. It was suggested that if the older candidate had any
condition that "might preclude him from passing a third-class medical", he
should go straight to light sport. There is a big difference, and Jim is
right to point out that MX?s reaction is dogmatic and misses the nuance.
Jim is also correct in pointing out that the flexibility in the medical
rule is clearly an indication of application of a different standard,
based on a different category of risk, and MX?s narrow and rigid responses
appear to ignore this important difference.

That's because MX sees everything in black and white.

The terms "nuance", "spirit", and "intent" have no meaning to him.

BTY, if a person flying under the light sport rules has a "clearly
disqualifying medical condition" and starts or continues to fly, then they
are in violation of the rules for light sport.



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Jim Pennino

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