PaulS
Touchdown! Greaser!
We got derailed over my wording "I still have 2 years on my medical"... and Doc Bruce correctly pointed out that I don't have a valid medical right now anyway. That's when he jumped the shark IMO and didn't try to understand my question. I *know* I can't use this medical but I was asking about what happens if I'm ready to apply for recertification before my next 3rd class date. Two cases: with the old medical still on the books, and after it no longer exists. What happens to my schedule of 3rd class exams if I surrender my medical?
Yes I know that's a hell of a risk for a possible convenience advantage (not having to see my AME first to get recertified) and I will probably end up cancelling my medical anyway - but I would like to know if there is ANY advantage to keeping it, especially since at this point I don't know how the initial interaction with my lawyer is going to play out. Surrender may prove unnecessary, and there is still time. It doesn't take more than a few minutes to surrender my cert from a nurses station.
Please, those of you telling me to "take a deep breath" and "leave emotions out of it" - tell me where have I been illogical about this? I think I'm pretty well on top of the risks and am leaving myself solid outs. The only place I see where emotion might be coloring my decisions is not wanting to engage Dr. Bruce any more about this. Even so, I don't think productive conversation is possible as he refuses to engage with my questions.
That was me telling you to take a deep breath. I don't think you are being illogical at all. I do think you are POd at the doc's comment that you may not be all there and I'm trying to tell you that the comment coming from a doctor should not be taken as an insult. You need to get over it.
As for the Doc, from what I've seen of him he will help you and does not hold grudges on this stuff. He gave you specific instructions to follow and a compelling case as to why he is correct.
In my mind, were I you, I probably wouldn't like it either, but I would do what he says because it makes sense.
As far as your medical timing I don't see how it matters. You turn it in then you reset. You are talking about $100 for another exam..... sounds like that is small change compared to the other tests that you are going to need, hopefully those are covered by insurance.