My FAA Class 1 had lapsed through time to a FAA Class 3
This is the issue really. Almost everyone who has an FAA Class 3 will be able to get an FAA Class 2 in its place without much problem. But as we know, an FAA Class 2 lapses into a class 3 after 12 months, likewise the Class 1 lapses to class 2 after 6 months, then remains a class 2 for a further 12 months (I think) before becoming class 3.
I would assume that going through and passing the FAA 1/2 medical examination would be proof enough that ones medical fitness is suitable to pilot an aeroplane in UK airspace (and Irish airspace), even if the medical certificate had lapsed to a class 3?
What happens if I were to fly an N reg aircraft, on an FAA Class 3 medical, but also hold a JAA Class 2? In this instance I'm using my FAA privileges, certificate and medical, and the JAA medical is irrelevant, but if I were to be 'ramp checked' then according to what is posted here I would be illegal.......
I wonder how the courts would view all of this nonsense?@
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