Originally Posted by
suninmyeyes
Does anyone know approx how many total hours the pilot had? If he had a valid FAA medical his total hours should be on his last medical application. It would be interesting to know his recent hours too and if he had done his 3 take off and landings in the last 90 days.
An FAA medical is not required to exercise the privileges of an FAA issued PPL. "Basic Med" is an allowed alternative.
An application for an FAA medical allows entry of flight time but there is no requirement to enter any flight time.
In summary - there is no reason to assume total hours will be available on the last medical application.
Also, 3 takeoffs and landings does not necessarily meet currency requirements for carrying passengers at night while exercising the privileges of an FAA issued PPL. The requirement is 3 night takeoffs and 3 night landings to a full stop. Lots of people who are current to carry passengers in the day are not current to carry passengers at night. Even those who think they are current because they have logged 3 night full stop landings may not be current since 3 night takeoffs are also required.