Websterpilot
Well-Known Member
Hi folks,
I came across an interesting situation regarding a student's medical certificate. In the remarks section it says something along the lines of only being valid for a student pilot certificate. He is missing one eye and I believe he is flying with the FAA soon to determine his depth perception capability. He wasn't aware of having any additional SODA paperwork from an AME/FS. I guess I would think that a medical wouldn't be issued until the process was complete?
I am not familiar enough with the process but am guessing that his dealings with the FAA are a part of his SODA? He is not my student, but his primary CFI seems just as confused.
Is there anyone who can chime in about obtaining a SODA, the process, or why an AME would approve and issue a third class medical under these conditions? Basically he is close to soloing and his medical being valid for doing so is questionable.
Thanks in advance!
I came across an interesting situation regarding a student's medical certificate. In the remarks section it says something along the lines of only being valid for a student pilot certificate. He is missing one eye and I believe he is flying with the FAA soon to determine his depth perception capability. He wasn't aware of having any additional SODA paperwork from an AME/FS. I guess I would think that a medical wouldn't be issued until the process was complete?
I am not familiar enough with the process but am guessing that his dealings with the FAA are a part of his SODA? He is not my student, but his primary CFI seems just as confused.
Is there anyone who can chime in about obtaining a SODA, the process, or why an AME would approve and issue a third class medical under these conditions? Basically he is close to soloing and his medical being valid for doing so is questionable.
Thanks in advance!