Sport pilot rules

[waltermrich]

Just wondering does any one know , If you hold a private pilot certificate with a current medical, and fly a sport pilot aircraft , are you required to carry you medical certificate with you , or can you fall on the ruling that says you only need a current driver licence and nolonger need a medical, providing you fly day VFR ? and are following the sport pilot rules ?

[3Dreaming]

Re: Sport pilot rules

Walter, you have it right. If you are flying an aircraft that meets the requirements of a Light Sport Aircraft under CFR 1.1, and are the holder of a pilot certificat greater than a Sport Pilot certificate. You may fly the aircraft without a medical certificate as long as you meet the eligibility requirements of CFR 61.3 and have a valid state issued drivers license in your possession and fly under the privileges and limitations of CFR 91.315. Tom

[waltermrich]

Re: Sport pilot rules

Thank you I just wasn't sure . Most of my flying is in my Taylorcraft, and I have a valid medical certificate , but its just nice to know I do not have to carry it with me.

[3Dreaming]

Re: Sport pilot rules

You still have to carry your pilot certificate. I carry my medical with my pilot certificate , so I always have both. Tom

[waltermrich]

Re: Sport pilot rules

I knew that just if I lose one I won't lose both, LOL

[swoeric]

Re: Sport pilot rules

Has not having either on them ever been a problem..what has happened to those caught....I can think of a number of times i didnt plan on flying but it was there and off i go

[flyguy]

Re: Sport pilot rules

Old Chinese saying? The Emperor is far away and God is far above, the question is whether the FAA in cutting back on personnel? Chuckle.
Or to put it another way; what are they going to do? Shoot you?

Anyone heard any additional news on the latest Sport Pilot recommendations by the EAA/AOPA?
DC

[3Dreaming]

Re: Sport pilot rules

Has not having either on them ever been a problem..what has happened to those caught....I can think of a number of times i didnt plan on flying but it was there and off i go

A few years ago there was an top name aerobatic pilot they hassled because he didn't carry them while in flight, but he had them in his car there at the airport.