US to Canada - VFR, no XPNDR, Light Sport legal

To cross the border you need a medical, the law doesn't
apply north of the border.


--
James H. Macklin
ATP,CFI,A&P

--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
some support
http://www.usdoj.gov/olc/secondamendment2.htm
See http://www.fija.org/ more about your rights and duties.


"TRA" wrote in message
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| OK, how about some advice on whether this is feasible.
|
| I've got a friend in Canada and I'd like to visit him by
| plane. My aircraft is an antique 50 years old, w/o an
| electrical system or a transponder. I've got a handheld
| radio. The aircraft is light sport aircraft legal. I have
a
| private ASEL, but have allowed my medical to expire,
| figuring I don't need it, so why risk losing the right to
| fly by renewing. There's no reason I know of why I'd fail
| the medical.
|
| First question is whether I can fly my airplane to Canada
| (and it would be nice to fly back too :-) without a
| transponder, in view of post 9-11 restrictions. It looks
| like I need to be squawking to cross VFR, which I can't
do.
|
| Second question is whether I need a medical.
|
| Anything else I need to cross the border if I can jump
those
| hurdles (such as FCC radio license, passport, etc.)?
|
| Thanks for any tips.