Extended Comment Period Assigned Third Class Physical Elimination

CalPilots
More than 14,000 pilots told the FAA their views on a request that would ease the burden of the third class medical. Now, those who missed the July 2 deadline will have a fresh chance to voice their support. CalPilots Editor’s Note: Have you done your part and made a formal comment on this important matter – if not, why not?

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Fight against 3rd Class Medical Gains Momentum

November 3, 2010

David Wartofsky, the controversial owner/operator of Potomac Airfield, closest of the Maryland 3 airports to downtown Washington D.C., has filed a formal petition with the Secretary of Transportation (FAA 2009-0481), and the Transportation Committee, proposing to replace FAA’s 3rd class medical with a driver’s license for private-use aircraft under 6,000 lbs.

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