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Originally Posted by KNS
I once saw an elderly gentlemen in the AMEs office who was seeking his 3rd class medical - he could barely stand up. [...] Would he have grounded himself if he didn't have to seek certification..?
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Do you think the education component of the proposal, to expand understanding of aeromedical factors and basic physiology, would have had any influence on him?
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Originally Posted by Tim Hancock
I am not opposed to commercial pilots who fly passengers for hire being subjected to medical exams.
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I agree completely. Commercial, for hire, whether cargo or pax, should still get the medical finger.
I'm sure you know this Tim, but I will put this here for clarification in case anyone does not read the links:
The exemption would be allowed for use in certain sized aircraft and particular types of operations: for example, a single-engine aircraft with 180 horsepower or less, four seats or fewer, and fixed gear, with operations limited to day VFR flight with one passenger, and not be for hire or fly in furtherance of a business.