OK, I hold a private license, but I haven't flown in about 30 years. The last medical exam I took was in the early 1990's and it was deferred due to a kidney stone history. The AME wanted me to go see a urologist and get a lot of records none of which I followed up with. I haven't had a kidney stone in at least 15 years now. But, I'm afraid to take another physical because I'm older and on blood pressure medication. I called the FAA last week and they show me as deferred from that physical. The guy suggested I talk to the Sports license people to see if I could fly that way. I will follow up there. I have read of some proposed changes to the sports license stuff, with larger aircraft and doing away with the third class medical being a possibility.
I'm looking for advice on whether I should hold out for the new rules or just go buy an ultralight. My concerns with the ultralight are mainly with the restrictions on where I could fly. Flying to another airport for a burger is more possible with a certified airplane than with an ultralight.
I will only do what is legal. I'm in my 60's, but I am about 1/3 of the way through law school and so I follow the law. Tell me what you think I should do! Please and thank you!
I'm looking for advice on whether I should hold out for the new rules or just go buy an ultralight. My concerns with the ultralight are mainly with the restrictions on where I could fly. Flying to another airport for a burger is more possible with a certified airplane than with an ultralight.
I will only do what is legal. I'm in my 60's, but I am about 1/3 of the way through law school and so I follow the law. Tell me what you think I should do! Please and thank you!
