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PLASTIC FAA AIRMANS CERTIFICATE
There were some problems with glider pilots getting new plastic
certificates for a while. I got an email from Airman Services stating they had corrected the problem. Sure nuff. No problems now. Get your new plastic certificate via the web and have it in your wallet in about 2 weeks 19 |
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On Jan 19, 12:56*pm, Bob wrote:
There were some problems with glider pilots getting new plastic certificates for a while. *I got an email from Airman Services stating they had corrected the problem. *Sure nuff. *No problems now. *Get your new plastic certificate via the web and have it in your wallet in about 2 weeks 19 Would that it were so. I just tried and it told me that my certificate isn't eligible for online update. (I have Commercial Glider aerotow, private privileges ASEL.) I downloaded the paper forms and will mail them, but I fear the worst, as they do not have any mention of how to attach a photo, which will be needed on the new plastic cert. (The online update has a really clever deal whereby you can upload your passport or driver license photo, but as noted, I can't do the online version.) And yes, I tried just changing from SSN to a new number.Also no dice. Grrrr. p. |
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On Jan 20, 10:10*am, Paul wrote:
Would that it were so. I just tried and it told me that my certificate isn't eligible for online update.... Call the number listed in this earlier thread: http://groups.google.com/group/rec.a...be9f6ea?hl=en# Once you reach a human, they'll most likely know exactly what to do. They've been getting lots and lots of calls on this, and it's usually no problem to remove the ATO restriction. It takes just a couple of minutes, then you can go back to the Web site and it goes right through. After that was fixed, the only problem I had with the system was entering a physical address that their system would take. Thanks to the Google, I learned that the USPS considers my neighborhood to actually be part of the zip code for the next town over. Thanks, Bob K. |
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On Jan 20, 11:27*am, Bob Kuykendall wrote:
On Jan 20, 10:10*am, Paul wrote: Would that it were so. I just tried and it told me that my certificate isn't eligible for online update.... Call the number listed in this earlier thread: http://groups.google.com/group/rec.a...wse_frm/thread... Once you reach a human, they'll most likely know exactly what to do. They've been getting lots and lots of calls on this, and it's usually no problem to remove the ATO restriction. It takes just a couple of minutes, then you can go back to the Web site and it goes right through. After that was fixed, the only problem I had with the system was entering a physical address that their system would take. Thanks to the Google, I learned that the USPS considers my neighborhood to actually be part of the zip code for the next town over. Thanks, Bob K. After receiving the "can't do" message on the web site I sent an email to the listed address asking for help, and received one back a few days later stating the problem had been taken care of. It would now appear that the problem was taken care of "for me", but not for everyone else. My mistake was for thinking the fix was for everyone that had glider ratings. Such can be the fun of dealing with the federal government! |
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On Jan 20, 12:10*pm, Paul wrote:
On Jan 19, 12:56*pm, Bob wrote: There were some problems with glider pilots getting new plastic certificates for a while. *I got an email from Airman Services stating they had corrected the problem. *Sure nuff. *No problems now. *Get your new plastic certificate via the web and have it in your wallet in about 2 weeks 19 Would that it were so. I just tried and it told me that my certificate isn't eligible for online update. (I have Commercial Glider aerotow, private privileges ASEL.) I downloaded the paper forms and will mail them, but I fear the worst, as they do not have any mention of how to attach a photo, which will be needed on the new plastic cert. (The online update has a really clever deal whereby you can upload your passport or driver license photo, but as noted, I can't do the online version.) And yes, I tried just changing from SSN to a new number.Also no dice. Grrrr. p. So the new plastic certs now have your picture on them???? Pete |
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The new plastic Certificates have no photo. That comes sometime later. Not this year.
They only ask if it's on drivers license or Passport. No photo is needed. Comes in two weeks, GA I fear the worst, as they do not have any mention of how to attach a photo, which will be needed on the new plastic cert. (The online update has a really clever deal whereby you can upload your passport or driver license photo, but as noted, I can't do the online version.) And yes, I tried just changing from SSN to a new number.Also no dice. Grrrr. p. So the new plastic certs now have your picture on them???? |
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Hi Gang
My experience yesterday in requesting the plastic certificate. Firstly they made me open an account with the FAA with name and password ( which they supplied) and after signing on I changed password to my choice. I confirmed they had all my info correct and signed up for a new certificate. This cost $2 with VISA. They requested info on my Nevada driving license for a picture which I gave them and I should receive the new plastic certificate in 2 weeks. I assume that the Nevada DMV will supply the FAA with a copy of my driving license picture but maybe not. That's about it Dave |
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As of yesterday Jan 19, the FAA's website still had a problem. I
tried to get a plastic replacement for my certificate, but kept getting the following error: THIS CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR RENEWAL ONLINE, RATINGS # 214 I had to call a person and request my "Glider-AeroTowOnly" rating be changed to "Glider". After she did that, the web interface magically started working and I could get a replacement online. Note you can save $2 by requesting a new certificate with out your Socal Security Number. That is free. |
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On Jan 20, 2:42*pm, Guy Byars wrote:
I had to call a person and request my "Glider-AeroTowOnly" rating be changed to "Glider". * Surely you haven't been flying that electric contraption with an Aero Tow only restriction????? Andy |
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On Jan 20, 4:29*pm, Andy wrote:
On Jan 20, 2:42*pm, Guy Byars wrote: I had to call a person and request my "Glider-AeroTowOnly" rating be changed to "Glider". * Surely you haven't been flying that electric contraption with an Aero Tow only restriction????? Andy Sorry - A senior moment and got people mixed up. Please disregard. |
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