Stop messing with certificates

[ahw01]

Noting it is ~20 years since the last big change (paper to plastic) can we STOP with more changes to Certificates…

Bill Introduced To Digitalize Pilot Certificates

The Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act aims to modernize pilot certification by allowing digital copies of medical and airman certificates.

www.avweb.com

In the last 6 months we’ve had notice of CFI expiry removal. I decided to renew early due to the below.

U.S. FAA Certificate Holders Will Be Required to have a U.S. Physical Address on Record After January 6, 2025 | JasonBlair.net

Most other countries are still using paper certificates and actual written exams. Can we just hold on for a minute.

 

[Maurus]

This seems like another short-sighted bill written by people that don't understand how global industries work. Of course the guy is a Republican yet again.

I say this because there is a good chance that other countries we will still require physical certificates. Want to get the ball rolling? Get ICAO on board.

If this guy wants to do some good then maybe he should get the FAA to simplify medexpress. All they need these days is a "what changed since last time" form since everything we put in is already in a database. I know because I forget stuff every time and my AME lets me know.

Maybe I should send that idea to DOGE. I'm sure they will take it seriously

 

[derg]

Don’t worry, the JSX guy will save us all.

 

[Inverted]

I am all for digitizing certificates.

 

[ahw01]

I am all for digitizing certificates.

Why? It's not a form of ID

 

[scooter2525]

Why? It's not a form of ID

Tell that to the TSA.

 

[Inverted]

Why? It's not a form of ID

It literally is for a lot of things.

 

[ahw01]

It literally is for a lot of things.

It so isn’t. No picture, no social security #.

 

[ahw01]

Tell that to the TSA.

Why do you need a separate security pass then

 

[Cherokee_Cruiser]

Can one still impress chicks with a digital card?

 

[Inverted]

It so isn’t. No picture, no social security #.

It absolutely counts as a government ID. It isn’t a photo ID of course but I have used my certs as a secondary form of ID in tons of scenarios.

 

[ahw01]

It absolutely counts as a government ID. It isn’t a photo ID of course but I have used my certs as a secondary form of ID in tons of scenarios.

Fine, I never have. Even for a Glock discount. Glock LE discount.

 

[Inverted]

Fine, I never have. Even for a Glock discount. Glock LE discount.

Just because you haven’t, doesn’t mean you can’t.

Back on topic though. I would love to have an official digital source of my certs.

 

[ahw01]

Just because you haven’t, doesn’t mean you can’t.

Back on topic though. I would love to have an official digital source of my certs.

Just say no. Physical Passport or Driving License all the way…

 

[Inverted]

Just say no. Physical Passport or Driving License all the way…

Ok boomer

 

[Cherokee_Cruiser]

How about both? Those who want to carry plastic / paper can, and those who want electronic versions can too? Win win?

 

[ahw01]

How about both? Those who want to carry plastic / paper can, and those who want electronic versions can too? Win win?

How do you validate it.

 

[Inverted]

I assume it would be both. My drivers license is electronic and physical. All my credit and debit cards are digital and physical. It makes perfect sense to go this way…

 

[Inverted]

How do you validate it.

How do you validate anything?

 

[ahw01]

How do you validate anything?

The security features built into a passport etc. Passport security features: Anatomy of a secure passport (2024 update)