FAA Medical question
Hi guys
I originally posted this on the medical forum, but wondered if you guys had any experience of my problem...
I've recently applied for my FAA PPL on the basis of my UK-issued one.
I'm not due to visit the US until the end of May and wary of applying at least 90 days before then, I sent of my validation forms to the FAA (and CAA) about a month ago.
Today I received notification back from the FAA that my details had been validated okay, but there was a notice stating:
"If the applicant's foreign medical expires prior to the issue of a US airman certificate, then the applicant must hold a current FAA medical certificate issued under part 67."
Now, mine (as I image 1/4 of all Class 1 applicants applying at least 90 days in advance) expires before I am due to arrive.
Does anyone know if this means I
a) have to have a medical in the US when I get there (on top of the renewal of my UK one when my current expires)
b) can I just turn up with my new certificate?
Cheers guys
Mark.