combined PPL & instrument rating

[Chris_Telford]

Due to Issues I have another 6 to 7 months before I can get my medical. I am currently 14 hours into training and would be soloing my next nice weather day. Has anyone done the Combined PPL and IR? I dont want to stop my Training I can fly about 10 to 15 hours a month. Would it be worth it to go this route?

 

[Jim Logajan]

I would be soloing but due to no medical I can't.

You could solo in a light sport aircraft, a glider, a motor glider, or balloon without a medical since a student certificate is issued independent of the ultimate certificate that is being attempted. The CFI would sign off on the appropriate endorsement once they are satisfied. However if you have medical issues that might make you unqualified to safely solo then some of those alternatives (such a LSA) would also be unavailable until the FAA says it is OK.