Getting Started Again

[Celt902]

I took flying lessons including ground school in 1996. Subsequently, the FAA rescinded my medical certificate because they did not like one of my medicines for BP control. I did not contest the decision at the time because usually the government agencies win.


I know now that some changes have been made and the Sport Pilot Category allows use of a State drivers license as OK for medical purposes. At age 74 is there any way, you know of, I can get back to flying again. I am in good health with BP under control with diet and meds.


I could not find any of my old records in the FAA database. For what it’s worth my student pilot certificate was EE-1648148 dated 07-15-1996. I have approximately 12.6 total hours flight time and 26 takeoffs and landings in a Cessna 172 from Maxwell AFB.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions you have to offer.
Roland in Montgomery,Alabama

Unfortunately, the 1 caveat to the driver’s license “medical” for Sport Pilot is that your FAA medical must not have been denied or revoked previously. I’m thinking your best bet is to purchase a part 103 ultralight which will still give you the gift of flight. There is no harm in trying but the FAA would probably deny your Sport Pilot license based on the previous revocation. Talk to an Aviation Medical Examiner to see what their thoughts are on your situation. Maybe that medication is no longer on the “bad list.”