The need for original documents, N-reg aircraft?

Yes, But!!!

The FAA web site is old and often has incorrect information.

For instance, the web site says I have a commercial rotorcraft cert. I
don't, it's only private privileges.

Karl
"Peter" wrote in message
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Sylvain wrote:

internet. Same with aircraft. Sometimes, this digs out funny results,
like a CFII with a 3rd class medical

why would that be funny?

When the CFII in question is offering flight training, in an airspace
(Class A) where he **would have to be** PIC.

This is why I can't see the need to carry original docs. Anybody who
has verified the pilot's (or the aircraft's) identity is able to look
up on the FAA website the current status. It's all there in the open.
Carrying a piece of paper conveys no additional info. If I show you a
piece of paper which says I am this and that, and you look on the FAA
website and that says I haven't actually got that rating or whatever,
you'd be a bit concerned, wouldn't you?