Brad Z
Final Approach
Scotty-
I'm not sure who you discussed it with...i.e. The FSDO or a DPE, but....You MAY be able to take the CFI reinstatement ride. Here's how I figure:
§61.39(a)(4) says you must hold a 3rd class medical if one is required.
So is a medical required to exercise the privileges of a flight instructor certificate? No, and here is the FAA's guidance on the issue:
http://fsims.faa.gov/PICDetail.aspx?docId=8900.1,Vol.5,Ch2,Sec11
See section 5-507.
"the FAA does not require a valid medical certificate from a certificated pilot who does not exercise privileges as a PIC or as a required crewmember during a practical test leading to the issuance or renewal of a flight instructor certificate. FSDO managers are encouraged not to direct ASIs to act as a PIC to permit an applicant to take the practical test for renewal or initial issuance of a flight instructor certificate if that applicant does not hold a valid medical certificate (reference §61.23(b))."
The FAA actively recommends ASIs and DPEs not act as PIC during a check ride--but they do not prohibit them from doing so. So provided you could find an ASI or DPE willing to act as PIC during the reinstatement flight, you could take the check ride.
If you're serious about persuing the reinstatement, and have a willing DPE, I may be able to help you if you contact me offline.
I'm not sure who you discussed it with...i.e. The FSDO or a DPE, but....You MAY be able to take the CFI reinstatement ride. Here's how I figure:
§61.39(a)(4) says you must hold a 3rd class medical if one is required.
So is a medical required to exercise the privileges of a flight instructor certificate? No, and here is the FAA's guidance on the issue:
http://fsims.faa.gov/PICDetail.aspx?docId=8900.1,Vol.5,Ch2,Sec11
See section 5-507.
"the FAA does not require a valid medical certificate from a certificated pilot who does not exercise privileges as a PIC or as a required crewmember during a practical test leading to the issuance or renewal of a flight instructor certificate. FSDO managers are encouraged not to direct ASIs to act as a PIC to permit an applicant to take the practical test for renewal or initial issuance of a flight instructor certificate if that applicant does not hold a valid medical certificate (reference §61.23(b))."
The FAA actively recommends ASIs and DPEs not act as PIC during a check ride--but they do not prohibit them from doing so. So provided you could find an ASI or DPE willing to act as PIC during the reinstatement flight, you could take the check ride.
If you're serious about persuing the reinstatement, and have a willing DPE, I may be able to help you if you contact me offline.