Take flight lessons although medical was denied

[dee_jee]

Flight training without a medical...

Hi all,

just two hypothetical questions:

1. Is it possible to start flight training (Private Pilot) with a CFI, once a medical (3rd-class) has been denied? No solo flights of course.

2. If the answer to #1 is yes: is it even possible to complete flight training (including the check ride) and get a license with the constraint of flying with a safety pilot only, after a medical has been denied?

Thank you!

dee_jee

 

[Jim Logajan]

Yeah, but man those things are expensive. Last I looked at Phoenix, it pushed $132k. Probably sells for $150k now. Also, you need a self-launch endorsement.

Sonex Xenos could be built for $40k to $50k.

 

[Jim Logajan]

Actually they are separate certificates combined onto one piece of paper. You can get a Student Pilot Certificate from the FSDO with no medical attached.

Per 61.85 "Application" I got one straight from a DPE when I started glider training - though I could have waited till I soloed.