With Basic Med in the realm...

[Ravioli]

Let's say you're new to flying and thinking LSA.

What's the argument to not get a third class and then do a CMEC? Sure you need to do an online test every second year and see a doc every 4th, but that's not too much to ask.

Also, if you're Basic Med you can do some night flight and not many other things and get to PPL.

Am I crazy?

[Full disclosure - I'm PPL and now flying under Basic Med]

 

[PeterNSteinmetz]

The truth is that most medical conditions where someone can realistically safely fly an aircraft can eventually be issued certificates, but many don't want to invest the time/money/emotional capital to pursue it.

Which can be considerable. In many not terribly difficult cases, it takes 6-12 months and upwards of $10k. A substantial portion of the cost of an entire private certificate.