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IDK? But one scenario I see is what happens if the FAA changes "Medical Certificate" to "Aeromedical Credential"? It's the same thing with a new name, thus an "equivalent". But again, it doesn't matter what I think it only matters what the insurance company thinks and/or how they will argue...

If youtubers keep crashing it probably won't be for too much longer...

Most likely, yes.

I replaced my Gill last fall at 6+ years. It was still functioning fine, but given it's age I didn't want to get stuck somewhere. I try to fly every 1 - 2 weeks in the winter and weekly in the warmer months. Engine is always preheated in the winter for easy starts. I also have no parasitic...

I'm sure you started there, but I didn't see it in your post, wouldn't the other relative posting of the cousin's demise have some information? Perhaps contact them for more information?

Thanks for posting, and congrats! I'm sure it will be helpful to others that will have to go through the same process. I am curious, would you be able and willing to ballpark and provide the financial costs you in incurred?

It doesn't matter what I consider the equivalent...

I appreciate the reply and I have seen those articles or articles like them over the years. The problem is there is a difference between a broker's opinion and what's actually written in a policy. If I had language in my policies like the example in the last article that actually include...

Consider becoming a pilot yourself and starting a family tradition!

Maybe he's complaining because a reckless pilot who knew he was overtaking a slower aircraft without it being in sight didn't seem to care or slow down? Worth noting, your reference also says this: "In any case, the pilot should adjust the airspeed, when necessary, so that it is compatible with...

I'm interested to hear more, what else have you got in the way of critiques?

+1 This -----^ Unless you really need the Third Class medical I would just go BasicMed and not look back. That's what I did because of an OSA diagnosis. I personally have only seen marginal, if any, improvements in my life with CPAP, but I know of others with severe OSA that have found it...

Maybe, but based on my experience and the experience of friends and acquaintances that own LSA's, it seems like they are about the same from a maintenance cost perspective. Labor is almost always the majority of my maintenance bills and you still need an A&P or a LSRM-A to perform the...

What has been debunked? Would you be able to provide a link to one of the articles you're referencing? My policies have no such definitions in them and they don't reference other term or glossary documents. In other words, the policies don't define what a Medical Certificate is, and in fact...

If you're serious about it you really need to find an FBO that will rent the LSA you're considering and see for yourself. It would be a much cheaper endeavor than being disappointed after buying one. I like the Rotax 912. It's different and has quirks compared to Lycomings and Continentals...

Just heard about this. (a) In general.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall revise section 91.119 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to allow a properly qualified pilot operating an aircraft to conduct a go-around, an inspection pass...

So are the other 75% of the accidents college pranks gone wrong?

You can read all 38 pages by downloading this: https://downloads.regulations.gov/FAA-2023-1377-1317/attachment_1.pdf I found the GAMA comments mostly supportive. WRT the "legacy fleet", GAMA proposes a Vs increase to 58 KCAS and they even mention a Piper Archer. However, buried in the doc...

I belonged to a flying club for my first 25 years of flying. Most of my flying was going out one or two times a month and flying the PP PTS. I had occasional trips and when a new aircraft type would come into the club I would get checked out in it. Over the years I added an IR and upgraded to...

Looks OK and installation is certainly easy. It's not grounded so could potentially be a shock hazard. Also something with a thermostat may be desirable...