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So I saw a thread about taking an instrument check ride without a medical in an LSA/SPL. However, I'm a PPL without a current medical. I trained for my IFR rating for about 4 months, I took the written in May of 2023 (got a 97) but now find myself in a medical decline situation (subject to additional info for SI). It seems that it's up to the DPE, mainly for liability reasons, and that you don't need a medical to do an instrument check ride/practical.
I didn't really walk away with 100% clarity from the prior thread, as some DPE's want to see, so I was hoping for some additional insights.
Part 61.65 doesn't say anything about a medical, but Part 61.23 says:
§ 61.23 Medical certificates: Requirement and duration.
(3) Must hold at least a third-class medical certificate—
(iii) When taking a practical test in an aircraft for a recreational pilot, private pilot, commercial pilot, or airline transport pilot certificate, or for a flight instructor certificate, except when operating under the conditions and limitations set forth in § 61.113(i);
It doesn't address instrument "rating," only certificate types.
My CFII signed off on taking the written and was going to schedule the practical when I mentioned I needed to renew my class 3. He told me I needed a medical, but now I find that it may not be necessary. I'd like to keep moving forward with my training and flying, even if not acting as PIC, and do my IFR check ride vs. potentially waiting another 1-2 years and needing to take the written again. I'm clearly an optimist and believe I'll get over the medical hurdle.
Thanks in advance!
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I didn't really walk away with 100% clarity from the prior thread, as some DPE's want to see, so I was hoping for some additional insights.
Part 61.65 doesn't say anything about a medical, but Part 61.23 says:
§ 61.23 Medical certificates: Requirement and duration.
(3) Must hold at least a third-class medical certificate—
(iii) When taking a practical test in an aircraft for a recreational pilot, private pilot, commercial pilot, or airline transport pilot certificate, or for a flight instructor certificate, except when operating under the conditions and limitations set forth in § 61.113(i);
It doesn't address instrument "rating," only certificate types.
My CFII signed off on taking the written and was going to schedule the practical when I mentioned I needed to renew my class 3. He told me I needed a medical, but now I find that it may not be necessary. I'd like to keep moving forward with my training and flying, even if not acting as PIC, and do my IFR check ride vs. potentially waiting another 1-2 years and needing to take the written again. I'm clearly an optimist and believe I'll get over the medical hurdle.
Thanks in advance!
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14 CFR § 61.65 - Instrument rating requirements.
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