DI held an FAA Class 2 medical according to the airmen registry. This medical is normally issued for the holder of an FAA Commercial. There is normally a time period in the FAA airmen database of a month or so to reflect new ratings, and during this time a pilot flies on a temporary airmen certificate until the database is updated and the new licence issued and sent. Not that I am suggesting this is the case, just a slight chance though. If not then it just looks like he was flying on a 61.75 issued FAA PPL, not good.
Originally Posted by
Above The Clouds
He doesn't have a stand alone issued FAA PPL, he has an FAA PPL 61:75 issued on the strength/basis of his UK PPL, therefore all operating privileges and restrictions associated with the UK PPL must be adhered to whilst operating an FAA 'N' registered aircraft.
No FAA medical is required for this type of 61:75 FAA licence, he must keep his UK medical current and adhere to any restrictions on his UK PPL medical to be able to use the privilege of the FAA 61:75 certificate.
Therefore having no instrument rating or night qualifications for his UK PPL means he cannot operate an 'N' reg aircraft in IMC or night conditions with the FAA PPL.