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Originally posted by bordeth:


I'm not an ATP but just because you are a 737 "insert airframe here" type rated pilot does not make you exempt from a first class medical. See Part 61.23 Medical certificates: Requirement and duration section A (1) i-iii. Unless there is some other exemption for Commercial Air Carrier pilots that I am unaware of.
If there is please bring us up to speed as PEDROPCOLA and others with inquiring minds need to know.

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(i) A private pilot may act as pilot in command of an aircraft without holding a medical certificate issued under part 67 of this chapter provided the pilot holds a valid U.S. driver's license, meets the requirements of §61.23(c)(3), and complies with this section and all of the following conditions and limitations:

(1) The aircraft is authorized to carry not more than 6 occupants, has a maximum takeoff weight of not more than 6,000 pounds, and is operated with no more than five passengers on board; and

(2) The flight, including each portion of the flight, is not carried out—

(i) At an altitude that is more than 18,000 feet above mean sea level;

(ii) Outside the United States unless authorized by the country in which the flight is conducted; or

(iii) At an indicated airspeed exceeding 250 knots; and

(3) The pilot has available in his or her logbook—

(i) The completed medical examination checklist required under §68.7 of this chapter; and

(ii) The certificate of course completion required under §61.23(c)(3).

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Originally posted by sns3guppy:

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Originally posted by bordeth:


I'm not an ATP but just because you are a 737 "insert airframe here" type rated pilot does not make you exempt from a first class medical. See Part 61.23 Medical certificates: Requirement and duration section A (1) i-iii. Unless there is some other exemption for Commercial Air Carrier pilots that I am unaware of.
If there is please bring us up to speed as PEDROPCOLA and others with inquiring minds need to know.

Ford doesn't need a medical certificate at all, if he chooses not to hold one, let alone a first class medical. He doesn't need an ATP either, and as a private pilot, can fly under 14 CFR 61.113(i).

https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/t...4.2.61_1113&rgn=div8

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(i) A private pilot may act as pilot in command of an aircraft without holding a medical certificate issued under part 67 of this chapter provided the pilot holds a valid U.S. driver's license, meets the requirements of §61.23(c)(3), and complies with this section and all of the following conditions and limitations:

(1) The aircraft is authorized to carry not more than 6 occupants, has a maximum takeoff weight of not more than 6,000 pounds, and is operated with no more than five passengers on board; and

(2) The flight, including each portion of the flight, is not carried out—

(i) At an altitude that is more than 18,000 feet above mean sea level;

(ii) Outside the United States unless authorized by the country in which the flight is conducted; or

(iii) At an indicated airspeed exceeding 250 knots; and

(3) The pilot has available in his or her logbook—

(i) The completed medical examination checklist required under §68.7 of this chapter; and

(ii) The certificate of course completion required under §61.23(c)(3).

Up to speed now?

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Originally posted by OKCGene:

Good grief, is this pissing contest still going on?

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Ford doesn't need a medical certificate at all, if he chooses not to hold one

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On July 15, 2016, Congress passed legislation to extend the FAA's funding. This legislation, FAA Extension, Safety, Security Act of 2016 (FESSA) includes relief from holding an FAA medical certificate for certain pilots. This relief is called BasicMed.

When can I fly under BasicMed?
If you meet the BasicMed requirements, you can operate under BasicMed (without an FAA medical certificate) right now!

What do I need to do to fly under BasicMed?

Comply with the general BasicMed requirements (possess a U.S. driver's license, have held a medical after July 14, 2006).
Get a physical exam with a state-licensed physician, using the Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist
Complete a BasicMed medical education course;
Go fly!

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Originally posted by OKCGene:
Good grief, is this pissing contest still going on?

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Originally posted by RHINOWSO:

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Originally posted by sigcrazy7:
Must be fairly easy to do, apparently.

Nah, it isn't easy to do - but like all professions, there has to be a 'bottom of the barrel, but still made the minimum passing grade (somehow)' - and eventually 2 of those morons end up in the same plane together and eventually do some incredibly stupid shit...

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Originally posted by V-Tail:

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Originally posted by wrightd:

The FAA won't yank his license because he's HOLLYWOOD. He will kill himself flying, but hopefully he won't kill someone else on his way out. Can't think of a better way to go, but not at the expense of others.

It's not just a "yank." There is a process.

Celebrity status does not impart a free pass. Bob Hoover, for example. Incredibly talented pilot, one of the best, and the FAA grounded him.