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sport pilot – medical required for solo?

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Hi all - just trying to get an understanding as I'm considering taking on a Sport Pilot student and haven't done one of those yet... I know they have to train to the same pre-solo standard (61.87), take the pre-solo knowledge exam, etc.  as Private Pilot.  But I am unsure (or probably missed something) - in order to solo and be PIC they need their student pilot certificate, picture ID, proper endorsements, etc ... but do they also need a 3rd class medical?  Or is the driver's licence sufficient since they are training for Sport Pilot?   Seems like either a loophole or I am just missing something.  Thanks,

Adam

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  1. Craig on Jun 19, 2020

    FAR 61.123(c) Operations requiring either a medical certificate or U.S. driver’s license.

    (1) A person must hold and possess either a medical certificate issued under part 67 of this chapter or a U.S. driver’s license when –
    (i) Exercising the privileges of a student pilot certificate while seeking sport pilot privileges in a light-sport aircraft other than a glider or balloon;
    (ii) Exercising the privileges of a sport pilot certificate in a light-sport aircraft other than a glider or balloon;

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    Craig on Jun 19, 2020

    ****correction FAR 61.23(c)****

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  3. ayavner on Jun 19, 2020

    Thank Craig, that is what I was looking for!

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